Tuesday, October 20, 2009


The San Francisco Chronicle "City Brights" blog reported that anyone who spends two or more uninterrupted hours per day in front of a computer screen -- regardless of size -- is prone to Computer Vision Syndrome.
The condition is defined by the American Optometric Association as the complex of eye and vision problems related to near work, which are experienced during or related to computer use.

The most common symptoms associated with Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) are

  • eyestrain
  • headaches
  • blurred vision
  • dry eyes
  • neck and shoulder pain

These symptoms may be caused by:

  • poor lighting
  • glare on the computer screen
  • improper viewing distances
  • poor seating posture
  • uncorrected vision problems
  • a combination of these factors

Currently, Dr. Harvey Moscot, a renowned Optometrist in New York City and a CVS specialist, is conducting a study to evaluate the effectiveness of specialized lenses for the reduction of CVS symptoms.

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