Hilton Head Magazines: CH2/CB2: The Effects Of Technology On Vision - 0 views
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How does all of this affect our eyes, and is it detrimental to the visual system?
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Some studies indicate that as many as 100 million people are affected by eye strain and focusing problems from staring at computers or other hand-held visual screens. Known as VFS (Visual Fatigue Syndrome) or CVS (Computer Vision Syndrome), this constant staring causes eye strain and fatigue due to our eye having to focus on these screens for extended periods of time.
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Symptoms from VFS or CVS can include: • Headaches • Eye Strain • Fatigue • Burning, Itchy, Watery Eyes • Loss Of Focus • Blurred Distance (Can Occur At Near Or Distance) • Double Vision • Neck/Shoulder Pain • Sensitivity To Lights (Photophobia)