Look Away! Computer Vision Syndrome, or CVS, is on the rise. The typical CVS symptoms of tired, burning eyes and blurry vision are becoming more frequent as people spend increasing amounts of time at their computers. CVS has a host of causes, from improper lighting, screen glare, and an ill-adapted workspace, to poor posture and glasses or contact lenses with incorrect prescriptions, according to Kent M. Daum, O.D., Ph.D., of the School of Optometry of the University of Alabama, Birmingham. While CVS has not yet been shown to damage vision, there is no need to put up with its uncomfortable symptoms. Proper workspace ergonomics, frequent breaks from the computer, and eye drops are easy solutions that work. Dimming the lights in the workspace can also reduce eye fatigue. Judith Lasater, Ph.D., author of Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times, suggests a version of Savasana (Corpse Pose) tailored for the eyes. Lie down in Savasana with a stack of several books lying on the floor near the top of your head. Place either a five-pound bag of rice or some sandbags halfway on the books and halfway on your forehead. Relax for 15 minutes.
Posted on: Sat, 24 May 2014 16:49:00 +0000
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