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C O M P U T E R V I S I O N S Y N D R O M E ( C V S )

CVS CVS encompasses any healthproblems caused byprolonged exposure tocomputer screens.

SYMPTOMS Symptoms include Asthenopia(eye strain), headaches,neck/shoulder pain, dry eyes,double vision, red eyes, blurredvision, and tired eyes.

STATISTICSComputer Vision Syndrome(CVS), also known as Digital EyeStrain, is present in about 50-

90% of computer users.

ASSOCIATEDISSUES

CVS is often associated with Repetitive Strain Injuries,such as carpal tunnel. A study by the National Instituteof Occupational Safety and Health showed that 22% ofpeople who work with computers suffer frommusculoskeletal issues, such like bursitis and wristproblems.

A C C O R D I N G T O O N E S T U D YA B O U T C V S , . . .

“A total of 795 students, aged between 18 and 25 years, from five

universities in Malaysia were surveyed. The prevalence of symptoms of

CVS (one or more) was found to be 89.9%; the most disturbing symptom

was headache (19.7%) followed by eye strain (16.4%).” This is an

exceedingly relevant issue for computer users worldwide.

For optimalcomputer use toassist in eliminatingCVS , follow thesesimple rules .

Make sure your arms are bent at a ninety

degree angle.

Level your chair between one to two feet

off the ground.

Make sure your legs are bent at a ninety

degree angle.

Place your desk at 2.25 to 2.5 feet off the

ground.

Have the angle you look down upon your

screen be about a twenty degree angle.

Settle the screen 1.5 to 2.5 feet away from your

eyes, about one arm’s length away.

Reduce glare from the computer screen by

adjusting the angle of the screen, draping

windows, or changing lightbulbs.

Remember the 20-20-20 rule. Every twenty

minutes, look at a distance of twenty feet away

from you for twenty seconds. This will help to

refocus your eyes and give your eyes a break.

Blink often. This will help to keep you from

getting dry eye, while looking at a screen.

Change thesettings on yourcomputer. Turndown or up thebrightness,

contrast, and fontsizes.

Wear a pair ofglasses

prescribed by adoctor just forviewing thecomputer.

Keep windowlight to yourside, notdirectly infront or

behind you.

T H A N K Y O U

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