“How long does computer vision syndrome last?”
I am a 19 year old male. I want to know how long does computer vision syndrome last?
4 Answers
Computer Vision Syndrome is a temporary condition that typically lasts relative to the duration you are exposed to digital screens and electronic devices. The symptoms usually include eye strain, dryness, headaches, and blurred vision. They tend to go away when you stop using screens and give your eyes a chance to rest.
Jason Randall Smith
Optometrist
Have you been diagnosed with "computer vision syndrome" by an eye doctor?
Treatment includes creating a better work environment. Rest your eyes at least fifteen minutes after each two hours of computer or digital device use. Every twenty minutes, look into the distance at least twenty feet away from the computer or digital device. Do this for at least twenty seconds. Adjust your screen coloration to be clear and comfortable. Be sure your chair is comfortable at all times.
Often, reducing your amount of screen time can help symptoms go away. But if you need to keep using digital devices every day, symptoms may keep returning. Or they may get worse.
If you have not seen an eye doctor, please do so, and be sure to have an accurate measurement of how far your eyes are located to the front of your screen and your keyboard. And take a picture of your working environment. Sometimes, tinted eyeglass lenses can help, and at the time you see an eye doctor, they will check your prescription to see if there is something that can help "relax" your eyes and to maintain clear vision without the problems that you may be encountering. Good luck and best wishes.
A good website: https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/computer-vision-syndrome
Treatment includes creating a better work environment. Rest your eyes at least fifteen minutes after each two hours of computer or digital device use. Every twenty minutes, look into the distance at least twenty feet away from the computer or digital device. Do this for at least twenty seconds. Adjust your screen coloration to be clear and comfortable. Be sure your chair is comfortable at all times.
Often, reducing your amount of screen time can help symptoms go away. But if you need to keep using digital devices every day, symptoms may keep returning. Or they may get worse.
If you have not seen an eye doctor, please do so, and be sure to have an accurate measurement of how far your eyes are located to the front of your screen and your keyboard. And take a picture of your working environment. Sometimes, tinted eyeglass lenses can help, and at the time you see an eye doctor, they will check your prescription to see if there is something that can help "relax" your eyes and to maintain clear vision without the problems that you may be encountering. Good luck and best wishes.
A good website: https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/computer-vision-syndrome
Good question. To start, computer vision syndrome is not a medical diagnosis. It's really just a combination of symptoms (eyestrain, dryness, headache and discomfort, etc) resulting in feeling visual fatigue while using an electronic device. Symptoms should improve with limiting screen time and actively giving your eyes a break/rest from near activities. So to answer, symptoms may remain as long as there is overuse of digital devices. Blue light filter glasses along with night mode and constant breaks in between use should help with overall visual comfort. Kindest, Tiffani B. Jackson, OD
As long as you work on the computer for extensive periods of time. Take frequent breaks while working on the computer and also look away from the screen for 20 secs.
