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As more and more workers use computers for extended periods during their day, the number of people displaying symptoms of dry eye is on the increase.
Today's business world is markedly different from what it once was and as companies strive to be in constant contact with their customers the use of Twitter, Facebook, email and search engines has become a way of life for many.
With this proliferation of mobile and desktop computing, however, has come an increase in demand on people's eyes.
Some three-quarters of careers now involve computer use and computer vision syndrome (CVS), which can have symptoms including eye pain, squinting, headaches and blurred vision, is on the increase.
Writing for the Windsor Star, Dr Todd Wilbee said: "It is not surprising then that there has been an increase in symptoms related to computer vision syndrome."
He claimed that the first step to dealing with the issue is to make improvement to employees working terminals.
"First, your monitor should be positioned two or three inches below your horizontal line of sight," he said.
He added: "Secondly, sit just far enough away from the monitor that you can barely touch it without leaning forward.
"Thirdly, remember to blink."
Dr Wilbee said that people worried about computer vision syndrome should book a full eye examination, which will determine if further action is necessary.
"Contact lens wearers need to have clean, well-fitted and hydrated contact lenses to alleviate CVS symptoms. As well, the contact lens prescription needs to be accurate," he noted.
However, the problem of contact lens related dry eye could be overcome by using i-Go's Ortho K lenses.
Worn at night, Ortho K corrective lenses gently reshape the wearer's eye so that their vision is restored and they no longer need to wear glasses or contact lenses during the day.
Dry eye is also a common side effect of corrective
laser eye surgery.
Eye Health: Find out if i-GO over night contact lenses will suit you.
By Will Stevenson
