Eye Care tips for Computer Users

If you spend more than two hours a day on a computer, you may have a condition called Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS).

CVS affects 64% to 90% of all office workers and while it does not cause permanent eye damage, it can be an unpleasant side effect of too much screen time.

Ever spent more than two consecutive hours looking at a computer screen? Us too. Computers can make us more productive, but the bad news is that too much screen time can also lead to something called computer vision syndrome (CVS). Recognizable as that tired, strained feeling your eyes get after a day in front of a computer screen, CVS affects some 64% to 90% of office workers.

1. Take a break - Use the 20-20-20 rule
2. Blink frequently 
3. Consider computer glasses  
4. Keep your monitor bright 
5. Adjust your screen resolution 
6. Minimize glare 
7. Try massage or eye cupping 
8. Take your vitamins 
9. Move your computer monitor away from the window
10. Adjust your monitor height
11. Check your contacts
12. Adjust your computer display
13. Adjust your monitor distance
14. See your eye care professional
15. Use proper lighting indoors
16. Hold digital devices farther away
17. Affix paper documents so they are in line with your monitor