Frequently Asked Questions : Computer Vision Syndrome
1. Are CVS And Digital Eyestrain the same?
Yes. CVS, which stands for Computer Vision Syndrome, is the medical condition denoting digital eye strain.
2. What are the common digital eye strain symptoms?
Common CVS symptoms include:
● Eye pain
● Eye tearing
● Eye Itchiness
● Double vision
● Eye fatigue
● Blurry vision
● Redness in eyes
● Changes in eye power
● Increased sensitivity to blue light
● And last but not the least Dry eyes
3. My child uses multiple LED devices. Is he prone to CVS?
4. Will Light Filter glares help prevent CVS?
Light Filter Glares can block blue rays substantially, but it alone cannot prevent CVS. A person has to adopt the following measures to prevent CVS disorders.
● Give ample rest to eyes after every twenty minutes of screentime.
● Maintain optimum screen-to-eye distance
● Adjust the screen such that the center of the screen should be slightly lower than straight vision.
● Consume nourishing food and stay hydrated
● Seek regular eye tests
● Identify vision changes
● Practice eye exercises such as figure of 8, clockwise and anticlockwise eye rotation, palming, near-far, etc.
5. Does ergonomics help in limiting digital strain?
Yes. Ideally, one should use an ergonomic setup to prevent eye disorders and postural disorders. Ergonomic setup and devices are built to maintain ideal postures and minimize spine, joints, and eye damage.
Presently, as computers are extensively used for educational purposes due to the pandemic, parents are advised to give their children ergonomic setup and limit their screentime.
6. I feel my eyes sore after twenty minutes of screentime. What should I do to relieve it?
First, you must seek help from an ophthalmologist. If your eyes feel sore after a short span of twenty minutes, it’s possible you must have ignored episodes of eye pain and other symptoms you had previously.
While focussing on the screen, the eyes are strained, and ocular muscles inflame. So, naturally, the eye indicates eye ache, redness, itchiness, etc., in response to passive eye damage or mounting eye pressure.
Hence, if your eyes turn red, take small breaks, apply rosewater swabs and splash cold water in your eyes. Still, if symptoms persist for more than a week, consult an eye doctor.
7. Recently, I have witnessed multiple vision changes. Is CVS responsible for it?
First, you must seek help from an ophthalmologist. If your eyes feel sore after a short span of twenty minutes, it’s possible you must have ignored episodes of eye pain and other symptoms you had previously.
While focussing on the screen, the eyes are strained, and ocular muscles inflame. So, naturally, the eye indicates eye ache, redness, itchiness, etc., in response to passive eye damage or mounting eye pressure.
Hence, if your eyes turn red, take small breaks, apply rosewater swabs and splash cold water in your eyes. Still, if symptoms persist for more than a week, consult an eye doctor.
8. I do eye exercises every day at least once, still, my vision is fluctuating. Could you suggest to me the right measures?
Eye exercises keep the eyes functional. But doing them only once a day is not substantial to combat eye disorders. Moreover, vision fluctuations may also arise due to diabetic retinopathy, an increase in blood pressure, or hormonal fluctuations. You must consult your eye doctor to seek a detailed diagnosis and correct treatment.
