What are the symptoms of CVS?

• Some of the common symptoms of CVS include:
• Headache
• Blurred vision.
• Slowness in changing the focus of eyes. (distance to near and back).
• Blur in the distance after near work.
• Glare (light) sensitivity.
• Eye irritation. (blurring, dryness,redness)
• Contact lens discomfort.
• Neck and shoulder pain.
• Back pain.

How to minimize problems of CVS?

Design an ergonomically correct computer work station.

Some of the features of an ergonomically correct work station are: proper lighting conditions, monitor level slightly lower than the line of vision, arm and palm rests to ease the pressure while typing, an LED/LCD screen ETC.

Few simple rules you can follow to ease the eye fatigue while working on VDT( video display terminal):

Frequent breaks -After every 30 minutes break eye contact with the computer screen. Look out of the window or just walk around.

Blink more: Blinking rewets your eyes and helps avoid dryness and irritation. It is normal, when working at a computer, to blink less frequently. Offices are air-conditioned and are very dry environments - which reduce tearing. Make a conscious effort to blink and re-hydrate those eyes!

Use proper lighting: Excessively bright light sources, often from outside or from fluorescent light indoors, is a common cause of eyestrain. When on a computer, make sure that your ambient lighting is about half that in most offices. Draw the curtains or blinds; reduce the number of lights you switch on indoors. Position your monitor next to a window rather than facing it or with your back to it. Preferably most of the light in the room should be indirect and diffuse.

Periodic eye check up- to monitor any invisible injury to the eyes.