Computer vision syndrome affect visual acuity due to the
increased stress on ocular muscles. Digital era has pushed everyone into “screen-reading”.
Be it your social media, work routine or leisure activities; every platform
requires you to squint at your tablets, mobile phones, computers and LEDs. This
reduces the number of times human eye blinks which leads to eye strain. Contact lenses may add to the symptoms but they are not to be hold accountable for the
syndrome. According to the Oklahoma City Eye Specialist Dr. Chris Boaldin it is
the obsession to smart screens that increases the risks of the syndrome.
Symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome:
Computer vision syndrome reduces blinking to five times that
exert pressure on nerves. This may lead to blurred or hazy vision, watery eyes,
heavy eye lids and redness. Contact lenses block the smooth flow of oxygen to
some extent; though advance technology has made the availability of silicone
hydrogel lenses possible that allow upto 5 times more of the oxygen
transmission. Circle contacts come with their own constraints as other medical
devices. Working for more than 8 hours on computer screen with circle lenses in
eyes may affect one’s efficiency.
Treatment:
Fortunately computer vision syndrome does not call to quit
wearing contacts. According to experts few lifestyle modifications may help
relieve the symptoms. Basically, by improving sitting postures, lighting
conditions & by reducing the glare, CVS can be eliminated. “I always urge patients not to ignore any
vision discomfort,” said Dr. Boaldin. “Simple postural changes can
significantly reduce computer vision syndrome symptoms and help prevent the
development of additional vision problems.”
Management
with computer vision syndrome actually eases it out to continue wearing
contact lenses with least discomfort. Furthermore, wearing lenses that ensure maximum
comfort & water retention heals the symptoms and improves contact lens
tolerance.
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