Using a computer on a daily basis affects millions of people, including students, office workers, retired people and home business owners. According to mdsupport.org, “People who spend more than two hours on a computer each day will experience symptoms of CVS or Computer Vision Syndrome.” One way to deal with this problem is to use prescription eyeglasses. Eyeglasses for use with the computer are made with a specific amount of magnification to lessen the effects of eyestrain, headaches and fatigue while providing comfort and improving productivity.
Benefits
Using computer eyeglasses may provide more comfortable and clearer vision; help the body relax and feel more comfortable; and decrease body stress, tiredness and eyestrain.
Indications
You may want to consider eyeglasses if your eyes get tired and irritated from long periods of looking at the screen. Other signs may include headaches, blurred vision, problems with focusing, body pains and sensitivity to light.
How It Works
Computer eyeglasses provide more clear, relaxed vision. This not only helps with vision but also decreases strain on the nervous system so the entire body is less tense.
Types of Lenses
There are several types of lenses for computer glasses, including single vision, bifocals and trifocals. Usually people use computer glasses in addition to their regular glasses.
Tip
Get away from the computer for 10 to 15 minutes each hour. When you get back, you will stare and blink less often, which will help keep your eyes from getting as dry