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Ophthalmologist Dr Rashmi G explains about Computer Vision Syndrome and its remedies. For more information, you can mail to [email protected]

In this digital era, we are addicted to digital gadgets more than before, including children. So this extensive use of digital gadgets like computers, laptops,smartphones causes eye problems mild to very disturbing symptoms.

"Computer Vision Syndrome(CVS) also called Digital Eye Strain Syndrome '' presents various visual and non visual symptoms due to prolonged use of digital gadgets. Due to continuous staring at screen causes reduced blinking dryness and blurring of vision also eye muscle abuse causes eye pain and difficulty in reading neck pain. Hence taking care of eyes while using digital gadgets is very important.

Symptoms:
Headache
Dryness
Blurring of vision
Eye pain
Redness
Double vision
Neck pain


Following tips which help to prevent CVS:

Using prescribed glasses
Blinking normally
Omega 3 fatty acid rich diet
Good sleep
Eye Exercises:
Follow rule 20-20-20
Number 8 exercise.