Computer Vision Syndrome

In today’s technology-driven world, it’s almost impossible to go an hour, let alone a day, without resting your eyes on some sort of digital screen. From desktop computers to smartphones and tablets, we are dependent on computers, and with this dependency comes an increased risk of eyestrain and eye fatigue. Computer Vision Syndrome is quickly becoming a major eye concern, but it can be stopped, as we discuss in these articles.

Digital Eye Strain: Causes, Symptoms and Management

A man wearing a striped shirt sitting at his work station rubbing his eyes due to digital eye strain.

Digital eye strain, sometimes known as Computer Vision Syndrome, is hardly a new issue in our society. However, it may seem more pronounced now since so many of us have shifted to remote work. Schools, too, require students and teachers to spend more time on computers as they have shifted to using technology for instruction. […]

Effects of Blue Light on Eyes and Tips to Reduce Exposure

A man in a blue shirt sitting in a dark room staring at his computer.

People have been talking about blue light and its impact on eye health for many years now. But the problem just keeps getting bigger. As we spend more and more time at our screens, many of us are rightly asking questions about how that impacts our eyes. Most of these questions have to do with […]

Eye Relief Tips for Hybrid and Remote Workers

Woman working from home in front of computer and talking on the phone.

The year 2020 marked a new era of work for many people across the globe. As the COVID-19 pandemic sent most office workers home, remote work became the reality across most industries. And, for many of us, this has become the “new normal.” After all, once companies realized how much money they could save by […]

How to Prevent Eye Damage from Phones

Line-up of young adults all looking at their smartphones.

What’s the last thing you do before you go to bed? What about when you wake up? For most people, it’s checking their phone. Whether you’re sending work emails or mindlessly scrolling through Instagram, it’s become normal to check our phones every chance we get. But what do phones do to our eyes? The digital […]

Over 60% of Americans Suffer from Digital Eye Strain

New Report Finds 65% of Americans Suffer from Digital Eye Strain

Let’s face it: it’s nearly impossible to avoid using a screen to engage with daily life. Whether you’re shopping for your grocery pick-up order, doing homework, or putting in a long day at the remote office, screens are simply everywhere. But what is that doing to our eye health? For better or worse, some of […]

5 Signs You’re Suffering from Computer Vision Syndrome

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If your eyes are feeling tired after a long day of work, you aren’t alone. And, it might just be that you didn’t get enough sleep last night. But, if this discomfort becomes a regular problem and it is coupled with some other symptoms, it may be something a bit more serious: computer vision syndrome, […]

5 Tips to Eliminate Visual Stress at Work

5 Tips to Eliminate Visual Stress at Work

The world we live in is changing fast, especially when it comes to the workplace. While you may think that people have been going into their cubicles for the majority of recent history, office work is actually a relatively new form of work. Before its inception, most of our ancestors were manual laborers. As a […]

Eye Safety for College Students

Eye Safety for College Students

With the start of the semester just around the corner, college students know that long study days are quickly approaching. With so much information to take in in such a short period of time, it’s no secret that you’ll be putting your eyes to work, whether it’s through reading dense textbooks or staring at the […]

Computer Vision Syndrome: You’re Not Alone

Computer Vision Syndrome: You are not alone

In a world increasingly dependent on computers and technology, nearly everyone is putting serious strain on their eyes. Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is a problem involving your eyes and vision that occurs when you spend too much time on the computer. Going by this definition, nearly everyone in the world suffers from CVS. If you […]

CVS #1 Computer-Related Complaint in U.S.

CVS #1 Computer-related Complaint in U.S.

In a recent study, Microsoft found that the average worker spends seven hours a day in front of the computer. That’s more time than many people sleep. It’s no wonder that as our dependence on technology has grown, so have different technology-related health issues. One of the most prominent is Computer Vision Syndrome, or CVS. […]

About the Author

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Tyler Sorensen is the President and CEO of Rebuild Your Vision. Formerly, Tyler studied Aeronautics (just like his brother) with the dream of becoming an airline pilot, however, after 9/11 his career path changed. After graduating top of his class with a Bachelor of Science in Informational Technologies and Administrative Management, he joined Rebuild Your Vision in 2002. With the guidance of many eye care professionals, including Behavioral Optometrists, Optometrists (O.D.), and Ophthalmologists (Eye M.D.), Tyler has spent nearly two decades studying the inner workings of the eye and conducting research.

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