VIEWS FOR 20/20 by Dr. Mark Skowron and Dr. Michelle Skowron PREVENTING COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME There are a number of symptoms collectively called computer vision syndrome (CVS) when they occur after prolonged computer use or close- vision screen time. These include blurry vision, headaches, eye irritations like dry or itchy eyes, and neck and back pain. The effects of these symptoms are sometimes generally referred to as "eyestrain." There are a number of adjustments you can make to your workspace-like lighting, computer setup, desk, and chair modifications-to help prevent CVS and overall computer fatigue. Over 70 percent of people who experience CVS symptoms wear corrective lenses, and they often have more severe eye, neck, and back pain. An eye specialist can modify your current prescription to help reduce the effects of CVS. Treatment for CVS can help manage your symptoms. Over the long term, recurrent symptoms can take a toll on your work productivity or prevent you from doing things you enjoy. That's why it's important to learn what puts you at risk and how you can prevent or manage this common problem. When you need to schedule an eye exam, please contact SKOWRON EYE CARE. At Skowron Eye Care, our mission is your vision. P.S. Computer vision syndrome does not permanently damage eyesight, but it can affect work performance and home life. Corrective lenses may be recommended to improve symptoms. SKOWRON EYE CARE 370 N. York, Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-834-6244. www.skowroneyecare.com VIEWS FOR 20/20 by Dr. Mark Skowron and Dr. Michelle Skowron PREVENTING COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME There are a number of symptoms collectively called computer vision syndrome ( CVS ) when they occur after prolonged computer use or close- vision screen time . These include blurry vision , headaches , eye irritations like dry or itchy eyes , and neck and back pain . The effects of these symptoms are sometimes generally referred to as " eyestrain . " There are a number of adjustments you can make to your workspace - like lighting , computer setup , desk , and chair modifications - to help prevent CVS and overall computer fatigue . Over 70 percent of people who experience CVS symptoms wear corrective lenses , and they often have more severe eye , neck , and back pain . An eye specialist can modify your current prescription to help reduce the effects of CVS . Treatment for CVS can help manage your symptoms . Over the long term , recurrent symptoms can take a toll on your work productivity or prevent you from doing things you enjoy . That's why it's important to learn what puts you at risk and how you can prevent or manage this common problem . When you need to schedule an eye exam , please contact SKOWRON EYE CARE . At Skowron Eye Care , our mission is your vision . P.S. Computer vision syndrome does not permanently damage eyesight , but it can affect work performance and home life . Corrective lenses may be recommended to improve symptoms . SKOWRON EYE CARE 370 N. York , Elmhurst , IL 60126 630-834-6244 . www.skowroneyecare.com