Computer Vision

A study conducted by the Council for Research Excellence found that the average American adult spends more than eight hours a day staring at one computer screen or another. The number goes up with every device you own. From video consoles to smartphones, we have become a society that relies on technology to get through the day. You may not realize the eye problems that go along with our need to see everything on a screen. Learn more about computer vision syndrome and what your eye doctor can do about it

What is Computer Vision Syndrome?

Computer vision syndrome is a repetitive use injury similar to carpal tunnel syndrome or tennis elbow. The constant eye movement associated with staring at a screen, then looking around or up and down, puts a strain on the muscles that control the eyes. It is estimated that between 50 and 90 percent of people that work at a computer each day develop eye problems.