Computer Vision Treatment

It's common today to have an office job that requires people to sit behind a desk looking at a computer all day. Even when jobs don't require this, they often require it for a good part of the day. In addition, many people are on their computers for long hours at home. This can cause a number of vision problems and it often leads to computer vision syndrome.

This condition can give patients several symptoms that can irritate them and cause them to have a harder time seeing. However, there are things that people can do to fight the effects of computer vision syndrome. If you have problems like eye strain or tired eyes, contact Albuquerque Vision Care and Advanced Eyewear to schedule an appointment with our optometrists.

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Causes

When you look at a computer screen, your eyes have to work a lot harder than if they were looking at something else. The way that the lighting is causes the eyes to strain to see well. When this happens, it can cause a variety of vision problems. When you spend a lot of hours looking at a screen, it can strain your eyes and cause a range of symptoms. When you are looking at a computer screen, your eyes also blink less often. This can cause them to dry out and become uncomfortable. When people have dry eye, it can cause the eyes to become sore, dry, and irritated.

Symptoms

When a patient has computer vision, they often have eyes that feel tired and fatigued as well as strained. It can cause red eyes, blurry vision, and double vision. Many people have itchy eyes or feel burning and stinging. It can leave the eyes irritated and they can even start to water. Computer vision syndrome can also cause headaches and pain elsewhere, including the neck and back. If you have these symptoms, it's time to see an optometrist for an eye exam to find out about your treatment options.

Treatment

One of the best ways to relieve computer vision is to take regular breaks from looking at the computer screen. Experts suggest that you look away from it every 20 minutes. During that time, spend 20 seconds looking at something 20 feet away. This can greatly relieve the symptoms of this syndrome. Many people also use glasses that block blue light. This can also relieve some of the irritation.

Contact Our Optometrists in Albuquerque, NM

If you have noticed that your eyes are irritated and tired, you may have computer vision syndrome. To get relief for your computer vision, call Albuquerque Vision Care and Advanced Eyewear today at (505) 332-2020 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.


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