Computer Vision 

Eye strain from excessive screen time is one of the realities of modern life. Most of us spend hours each day in front of some sort of computerized projection. Our laptops, tablets, cell phones, even our refrigerators and wristwatches have LED readouts now. And it’s not just at home. Visit your local chain restaurant and there’s a little screen right at your table, begging you to play games, check out drink options, or pay your bill.

Technology has done wonders for our convenience, productivity, and entertainment. Our doctors at Avery Eye Clinic in Conroe, TX, The Woodlands, TX, and Huntsville, TX, utilize the latest technology to provide quality care for each patient. It’s more important than ever to make regular visits to your optometrist or ophthalmologist to prevent permanent damage from Computer Vision Syndrome and other forms of eye strain.

What Is “Computer Vision Syndrome”?

Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is not a singular condition so much as a combination of symptoms that can impair your vision and threaten your long-term eye health. For example, our tears reduce the risk of an eye infection by washing away foreign particles and keeping the eye lubricated and clear. Staring at LED monitors for hours each day reduces how often we blink, which allows the protective “tear film” over our eyes to dry out. That means reduced visual clarity and increased risk of infection and other damage.

The constant effort necessary to maintain focus on digital words and images produces eye strain and overall fatigue as well. These problems often go beyond the visual as we sit in unnatural positions or tighten our neck and shoulders in response to our heightened focus on the screen.

You’ve probably heard about “computer glasses” or other tools used for blue light blocking. The range of blue light generated by LED screens, called “High-Energy Visible” (HEV), correlates with macular degeneration and other threats to healthy eyesight. What’s particularly frightening is that severe deterioration can occur before you’re aware there’s a problem.

Computer Vision Solutions

Avery Eye Clinic has the tools and expertise needed to diagnose and treat all varieties of CVS. We’ll partner with you to evaluate your symptoms, visual acuity, and overall eye health and then discuss treatment options based on your specific circumstances. Many options are painless and non-invasive such as:

Anti-glare coatings to reduce eye strain

Computer glasses or tinted lenses for blue light blocking

Ergonomic postures and activities to reduce muscle strain

Adjustments to screen brightness, ambient light levels, and other practical methods for reducing eye strain

If you would like to learn more call Avery Eye Clinic today at (936) 539-4500 or schedule an appointment at any of our 3 convenient locations in Conroe, TX, The Woodlands, TX, and Huntsville, TX. Our optometrists & ophthalmologists on our team are here to help.