Common complaints by people affected with Computer Vision Syndrome

	Headaches
	Blurred vision
	Itching or burning eyes
	Eye fatigue
	Flickering sensations
	Double vision
	Slow refocussing
	Dry eyes
	Increased light sensitivity
	Inability to maintain near focus
	Neck, shoulder and back discomfort and wrist pain

Eye strain and vision problems are among the most frequent and overlooked complaints from people who spend long hours working in front of computers. 

Tips on furniture, posture, position and lighting

	The top of the monitor screen should be 10 degrees (and the centre of the screen 20 degrees) below the user’s straight-ahead seeing position.
	The appropriate distance from the viewer’s eyes to the screen should be approximately 35 to 50cm.
	Reference material should be placed as close as possible to the monitor screen. This avoids large head and eye movements which are tiring.
	Adjust monitor screen brightness and contrast to a comfortable setting.
	Reflected glare on monitor screens and from overhead lights can be minimised by anti-reflective coated lenses.
	Rest breaks are important. Glancing into the distance every 15 minutes will ease eye strain.
	Have your eyes thoroughly examined before you begin work with screen based equipment and then on a regular basis.
	Ask us about specialized preventative eye exercises.