This course on computer eyewear consists of two parts

Lesson One of this course explains "Computer Vision Syndrome" and its causes and effects. Lesson Two covers "Dispensing Computer Eyewear" and how to enhance the value and benefits of computer-specific eyewear.

LESSON ONE

Section I: What is CVS?

  • Multifaceted combination of eye and vision problems related to near work

  • Problems experienced during or following computer use

More on CVS

  • CVS affects up to 75% of computer users to some degree

  • 10 million eye doctor visits last year reported the primary complaint was eyestrain coming from computer use

"Eyes Lead The Body"

  • Eye and vision-related problems can cause problems that can show up in other parts of the body such as:

    • Headaches

    • Neck/shoulder pain

    • Other musculoskeletal difficulties

Typical CVS Symptoms

  • Eye Strain or Fatigue

  • Headaches

  • Slow focusing at distance

  • Dry Eyes

  • Neck or shoulder pain

Why do these symptoms occur?

  • Most offices are not designed for the special visual demands arising from computer use

  • Many offices (and homes) have poor illumination

  • Glare on screen can be a source of distraction or annoyance

  • Inappropriate positioning of monitors, positioned too high or too low

More on why these symptoms occur

  • Our visual system simply is not designed for the demands of computer use

  • Screen placement too high

  • Continuous work at the intermediate distance

More on why these symptoms occur

Traditional forms of vision correction may not be appropriate for computer use

  • Patient wearing bifocals, trying to look through near area at computer

  • Patient wearing progressives with too narrow an intermediate or wrong power

To continue, click on Section Two, Lesson One in the left column