Computer vision syndrome

Computer vision syndrome is a potential occupational hazard especially in software and BPO industries. Sitting in front of your desktop and focusing sharply on the objects in your monitor can cause a lot of strain to your eyes. The eye muscles suffer from convergence fatigue and appreciable drop in blinking rate. This will lead to dry eyes, redness, blurred vision, headache and fatigue. All these symptoms are collectively called as computer vision syndrome. Maintaining visual health is as important as mental health in our work place. It is almost impossible for us to stay away from computers. While working with computers we must make sure that we maintain an average distance of at least 25inches from the monitor and that the center of the computer screen is 4-8 inches below eye level. Don't look into the screen continuously for a longer duration and try to look away from the monitor periodically. Upgrading from the old CRT screens to the new LCD monitors is an initiative that every company must take in order to promote the visual hygiene of its employees. Choosing proper font size in your desktop will go a long way in reducing the stress level on your eyes. Voluntarily blinking often is a good practice to restore some moisture into our eyes. The use of proper background lightning with minimum glare and reflections is always suggested for healthy vision.