If given a chance to choose which sense organ I would prefer to deteriorate last, I would choose my EYES...
Most people these days are spending more than 4 hours using the computer or laptop taking for granted one sense organ that is exposed to harm everyday...
A friend forwarded me an email regarding CVS (Computer Vision Syndrome) and I would be glad to share it to you guys... Wish I knew who's the author of this so I could give credit to him...
COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME (adapted)
Other Factors which cause CVS:
* Lack of image clarity
* Computer users have a very fixed posture
* Constant gazing at a near distance at the monitor (which leads to convergence fatigue
* The upper body remains fixed for very long period of time
* The eye muscles do not get much opportunity to move
* Uncorrected visual effects
According to AOA (American Optometric Association), anyone who exceeds two hours of computer use a day is at risk for CVS...
WHAT CAN BE DONE TO MINIMIZE CVS?
Anyone who suspects CVS, should have a thorough eye exam by an opthalmologist.
FEW ADDITIONAL TIPS TO HELP REDUCE CVS ARE THE FOLLOWING:
TAKE CARE OF YOUR EYES: THEY ARE THE WINDOWS TO YOUR SOUL :-)
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