Health Problems Common With Computer Use

20/20 Eyeglass Superstore® thought you might find a recent article by Shraddha Rupavate, published on health.india.com on the 6 worst health problems common with computer use interesting. While the article gives statistics of an online survey conducted in India, with the increasing number of computers, be they desktops or laptops, these health issues are common globally especially the ones related to your eyes and vision.

Just to recap the article, the 6 worst health problems associated with modern technology use are   musculoskeletal , repetitive stress injury, vision problems, headache, obesity and stress disorders. 

                                                              

Now for more details on how prolonged use of computers affects your eyes and vision. 

·         The bright light, bad glare or even the flickering images can strain your eyes.

·         Constantly focusing on the screen, without blinking, can cause dry eyes.

·         Prolonged use can affect the eyes resulting in headaches which can be taken care of by vision correction

·         Another common problem is computer vision syndrome.

And here are some suggestions on how you can remedy these problems:

·         Adjust the contract and brightness of your device so that you don’t have to strain your eyes.

·         Tilt your screen or position your monitor in such a way that it doesn’t glare.

·         Remember the 20-20-20 rule.

·         Get your eyes tested, especially if you’ve been having frequent headaches.

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