Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is a group of eye and vision symptoms that result from using computers, tablets, or mobile phones for long periods of time, including looking at computer screens closer than half a foot or about 6 inches, with the severity of symptoms increasing with the duration of use. This group of diseases can in both children and adults, and there may be a higher risk of this condition if staring at the screen in low light or having an improper sitting position while using it.
Causes of CVS eye disease
- Staring at the computer or focusing on something for a long time, combined with being in an air-conditioned room.
- Blinking is reduced, eyes start to dry out, causing eye irritation, dry eyes, UFABET, and a feeling like there are grains of sand in the eyes.
- The letters on the computer screen are not as smooth and clear as the ones printed on the page of a book, or the signal on the computer screen is not stable, causing the eyes to try to focus more, which can easily cause eye strain.
- Position of computer monitor, appropriate distance from the monitor, the monitor should be placed at a comfortable distance for the eyes to look at without having to squint.
- Improper sitting posture while working
Symptoms of CVS
- Tired eyes
- Dry eyes, sore eyes
- Eyes can’t stand the light
- Blurred vision
- Headache
Protection
- Rest your eyes, such as closing your eyes every 10 minutes for every 1 hour of working in front of the computer. Or resting every 15 minutes for every 2 hours of continuous work, etc.
- You should sit at a distance of about 40-50 cm from the computer screen and your eyes. And the center of the computer screen should be lower than eye level.
- The computer should be placed in a place with adequate lighting to help comfort the eyes.
- Use a filter to reduce glare and reflections, which can help reduce eye strain.
However, you should not overlook eye care, especially eating a variety of foods from all 5 food groups. Choose eye-nourishing vitamins that contain Vitamin A and Vitamin C. In addition, vegetables from the kale family, such as kale, spinach, Chinese cabbage. Or sweet oranges, can also help reduce the chances of developing cataracts.