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Computer Vision Syndrome and Eye Strain
How when and and where you work can impact vision discomfort The time spent using mobile devices and and computers away from work can also contribute to eye eye strain strain Some of of of the the more more common causes of of of eye eye strain strain include one or or or or more more of of the the the following:
• Using the the the the wrong lenses for for reading screens causing the the the the reader to to lean into the the screen screen at an an an uncomfortable angle • • Screen glare from improper lighting • • Sustained digital viewing without adequate breaks While anyone can can be at at at risk risk there are steps you can can take both at at at work and at at at home to to help reduce the the risk risk of o eye eye strain This often involves monitoring overall eye eye health optimizing working and and living spaces and and modifying screen viewing habits to include plenty of breaks from digital screen use