Computer Vision Syndrome Remedies

Over the years, I've noticed a growing number patients complaining of eye strain and headaches, common complaints of computer vision syndrome. With more and more adults and children using computers on a daily basis, computer vision syndrome has become a common vision complication.

Dr. Ernie Bowling, an optometrist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Optometry, says that when people stare at the computer screen, they tend to blink less, which means they're producing no tears. "It's especially a problem for people older than 50, since tear production slows with age anyway,' he says. Dr. Bowling advises his patients to try omega 3 nutritional supplements, to help stimulate tear duct production. He also suggests using artificial tears and applying hot compresses to the eyes.

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_{Source: Medical News Today, Optometrist Shares Computer Vision Syndrome Remedies.University of Alabama at Birmingham, 14 Nov 2007.}