Eyestrain Eyestrain occurs when your eyes get tired from intense use, such as driving a car for extended periods, reading or working at a computer. Although eyestrain can be annoying, it usually isn't serious and goes away once you rest your eyes. In some cases, signs and symptoms of eyestrain can indicate an underlying eye condition that needs treatment. Although you may not be able to change the nature of your job or all the factors that can cause eyestrain, you can take steps to reduce eyestrain. SymptomsSep. 19, 2012 References Computers and your eyes. Computer Eye Strain Relief Symptoms | Causes | Self help | Tips | Vitamins & supplements | Eye exercisesGlaucoma warning | Conventional Treatment | Laptops | Desktops | For parents Computer eye strain is the #1 eyestrain complaint in the U.S. CVS (computer vision syndrome), more commonly known as computer eye strain is a combination of vision problems noticed during and after working long hours on the computer. OSHA describes it as a repetitive strain disorder affecting 90% of U.S. workers on computers daily. Computers are becoming ubiquitous - they are everywhere and in many forms - all requiring close focused vision. We evolved as hunters and gatherers with vision designed for distance. Staring at your computer for long hours without a break strains your eyes and bodies and results in computer eye strain. Symptoms Causes Too close to computerToo many hours at the computerBlinking lessPoor posturePoor lightingExcessive glare Conventional Treatment Aspirin or pain medicationStronger glasses Related Conditions Studies
Eyestrain Filed under: Boomer's Health Eyestrain occurs when your eyes get tired from intense use, such as driving a car for extended periods, reading or working at a computer. Although eyestrain can be annoying, it usually isn't serious and goes away once you rest your eyes. In some cases, signs and symptoms of eyestrain can indicate an underlying eye condition that needs treatment. ©1998-2013 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). Please wait while we retrieve the data Ask a Question Want to know more about this article or other health related issues? How to Reduce Eye Strain How to reduce eye strain: What is the best reading posture for comfortable reading? The best light is daylight. The human eye has been "tuned" to daylight. All other sources of light are really poor substitutes. The ideal reading position would be a sitting posture with the head erect; the book being kept, if the reader is below the age of 35, sixteen inches away, if above the age of 40, at the focal length of the reading glasses prescribed. The light, be it daylight or artificial light, should come from the left, preferably over the shoulder, to prevent glare. It has been noticed time and again that if the eye is permitted to relax by looking at the distance intermittently during reading, eye strain does not develop despite long hours of near application. Thus, every effort should be made to be near a window, where one can occasionally glance out to relax the accommodation. Eye strain also tends to develop faster if the eyes are pushed to read for long periods when they are tired.