In this increasingly digital world, more and more teachers and students are spending massive amounts of time in front of computers and other digital devices. All that focusing in front of the screen can lead to eye strain and Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), a growing medical condition that impacts many people who spend at least two hours a day in front of a computer. From headaches and fatigue to annoying eye twitches, computer-related eye strain and CVS can take their toll on productivity in both the classroom and the workplace. How can you reduce the risk?
Here are some tips on helping teachers and their students avoid computer eye strain.
1. Get an eye exam
First and foremost, the easiest way to set yourself and your students up for good eye health is seeing an eye doctor for a comprehensive eye exam regularly. The eye doctor should be made aware of how many hours a day the patient is in front of a computer so he or she can assess the risk for eye strain and help find ways to ease any symptoms already being experienced. I want more »
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