What Is Computer Vision Syndrome?
Nigel Dupree
Project Director at S.M.A.R.T. Foundation - also known as: Legin Nyleve, LeginNyleve and @l3gin on other Social Media
Curious that CVS sort of being recognised due to scale of Global research along with 2016 WHO ICD-10 as, prevalence in the workplace and now presenting in 50% more children exhibiting very early visual disruptions associated with deprivation of natural daylight spending longer, near indoors, then exacerbated by close-up use of smart screens as an alternative to normal dummy as a pacifier.
Screen Fatigue and Computer Vision Syndrome
What Is Computer Vision Syndrome?
As we enter the 21st century, the growing use of computers in the home and office brings with it an increase in health risks, especially for the eyes. One eye problem, called Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), is afflicting more and more people who find themselves constantly in front of computer screens. While eye health professionals have yet to find CVS as a cause of any permanent eye damage, the pain and discomfort associated with the problem can affect workplace performance by an average of 20% lost productivity or the enjoyment of home activities.
With a few preventative measures, however, the symptoms associated with CVS can be easily prevented & mitigated restoring productivity.
Causes of Computer Vision Syndrome
The main causes of Computer Vision Syndrome include an unsuitable environment, poor levels of daylighting & ambient lighting and over exposure to sub-optimally "Colour Contrast Calibration" of screens.
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To prevent CVS, changes need to be made to improve these conditions.
Symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome
Computer Vision Syndrome is the name given to eye problems caused by prolonged computer use including:
Visual Risk Assessment of Computer Vision Syndrome