Wednesday, 1 June 2011

The Truth Behind Computer Vision

If you find yourself looking in the mirror at the end of a long day only to see the bloodshot eyes of a crackhead staring back at you, it may be because you are addicted to something?your digital devices.

A new problem that some eye experts are calling computer vision syndrome (CVS) is sweeping the country; it can affect up to 90 percent of people who spend two or more continuous hours a day with their eyes glued to a screen, whether it's that of a computer, an e-reader, or a smartphone. The symptoms, which can include blurry vision, headaches, dry eyes, or even long-term nearsightedness, may accrue over a period of days or months?but don't wait until you sense something is wrong. Start preventing the problem today.

Troubled Outlook
"Our eyes have evolved for three-dimensional viewing," says New York City?based optometrist Andrea Thau, O.D., of the American Optometric Association, "so we wind up overfocusing as we strain to find a 3-D image on a close-up 2-D screen."

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Source: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/your-eyesight

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