COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME

SCREEN USE:

❖ Recommends “NO DIGITAL MEDIA” in children younger than 3 years

❖ Effects of screen use on child’s eye: Myopia (Near sightedness), sleep disruption, eye strain, burning sensation, fatigue and headache.

Best way to deal with the possible effects of screen are:

✔ Follow 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

✔ Avoid using screens outside or in brightly lit areas, where the glare on the screen can create strain.

✔ Adjust brightness and contrast of the screen.

✔ Good posture.

✔ Hold digital media further away: 18-24 inches is ideal.

✔ Blink often

Computer vision Syndrome is a condition where there is redness, discomfort, watering, burning or irritation in the eyes on using Computer.
It is due to dryness associated with computer work due to reduced blinking and airconditioning.