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eReader Vs. Printed Book: Which Is Better For Your Eyesight?

eReader Vs. Printed Book: Which Is Better For Your Eyesight?

By on April 22, 2013 in Computer Vision Syndrome, Interesting Vision Facts

In today’s increasingly digital world, interactions with printed media are becoming less common every day. Between smart phones, handheld game systems, high definition televisions and computer monitors, more and more people are spending their time looking at screens, rather than pages. What effect is this having on our eyesight? It’s becoming common knowledge that these [...]

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Take an Eye-Opening Break: Three Easy Ways to Refresh Your Eyes & Vision

Three Easy Ways to Refresh Your Eyes & Vision

By on March 28, 2013 in Computer Vision Syndrome, Eye Exercises

Regardless of your profession, your eyes work hard all day long and the only time off they get is when you’re sleeping. The eyes are the busiest muscles in our bodies and they can easily get overworked. Maybe you’re so focused on your work that you don’t blink enough? Not blinking enough can lead to [...]

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Eye Exercises for Tired Computer Users

6 Refreshing Eye Exercises for Tired Computer Users

By on February 5, 2013 in Computer Vision Syndrome, Eye Exercises

Staring at a computer screen all day long sure puts a strain on your eyes. Poor lighting, an increase in visual demands and not enough blinking are all factors that contribute to computer-related eyestrain. Added to that, many people now use electronic reading devices instead of books, which just makes the strain on your eyes [...]

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Do You Use A Computer At Work?

By on October 7, 2011 in Computer Vision Syndrome

Whether you sell insurance, work as  a nurse, a restaurant server or a gas station attendant – these days, you’re probably using a computer to complete at least some of your duties. Many of us are all but glued to the computer all day long! One of our readers, Jenny H. from Oregon, wrote us, [...]

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Computer Vision Syndrome 101 – CVS Tips

By on May 3, 2011 in Computer Vision Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a now famous enemy of the modern workforce – but there’s another contender running for first place. If you haven’t yet heard of Computer Vision Syndrome, you soon will. Although less severe than Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Computer Vision Syndrome, or CVS, is the most common computer-related injury today. As defined by [...]

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