Neck and Shoulder Pain
Tension in your neck and shoulder can lead to eye pain, as tense muscles can press on eye nerves at the back of your neck. Read about signs and symptoms through to way to reduce the pain.
Understanding Computer Vision Syndrome
Looking at digital screens for long periods can lead to a range of eye and vision problems. Computer vision syndrome (CVS) can be caused by all digital devices, not just computer screens, and as digital device use is on the rise and with more people looking at digital screens for longer, cases of CVS are also increasing.
Common symptoms of CVS include:
- Tired eyes
- Loss of focus
- Blurred or double vision
- Head, neck and shoulder pain
- Dry eye
CVS causes
- Prolonged screen use: your eyes have to work harder when staring at a screen, adjusting in different directions and changing focus. Our blink rate can almost half and we often squint, causing dry eye.
- Computer games: gaming is linked to eyestrain, as the eye is forced to jump frequently between different points of focus.
- Environment: poor lighting, screen glare and bad seating posture.
Did you know?
Uncorrected vision conditions such as long-sightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia will make you squint and strain your eyes when using digital devices – increasing your chances of developing CVS.
How to treat or prevent
Apply the 20-20-20 rule. After every 20 minutes, take a break for 20 seconds and look at objects that are 20 feet away. Following this rule will help prevent eye fatigue. For more ways on how to treat and prevent eye fatigue, click here.
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