WHAT IS CVS ?

CVS-Computer Vision
Syndrome, is the temporary
condition which results from
focusing the eyes on a
Computer Screen for long
period of time.
 How is CVS caused?
CVS is caused by
 Poor Blinking
 Excessive focusing for near
Especially on Computer Screen
without blinking
Normal blink rate in Human Eyes is
16-20 blinks/minute

In CVS the rate decreases to 6-8

blinks/minute which results in Dry
Eyes.
SYMPTOMS OF CVS
HEADACHE
NECK PAIN
BLURRED VISION
EYE STRAIN
DRY EYES
IRRITATED EYES
DIFFICULTY IN
REFOCUSING THE
EYES
•Improper lighting conditions like
bright overhead lighting or glare.

•Air moving across the eyes like

over head vents, direct air from
fans or AC’s
How severe is CVS?
CVS is a serious
problem for millions of
people who spend long
hours in front of computer
every day.
CVS can have long
lasting effect on your
vision.
But does not cause any
permanent damage to the
eye.
 POSITION
Screen distance at
least 25 inches
Monitor Tilt-Keep
monitor tip slightly
further away from
the eyes than its
bottom.
Vertical Location-
Viewing the monitor
15 -50 below
horizontal eye level
COMPUTER SCREEN
DARK LETTERS ON
A LIGHT
BACKGROUND
Using anti reflection
Computer Screen to
avoid reflection of
the screen which
causes eye strain.
LIGHTING
LIGHTING AROUND
COMPUTER DESK
AREAS HOULD BE
ADJUSTED TO AVOID
SQUINTING OF EYES
CELING SUSPENDED
INDIRECT LIGHTING
USE BLINDS,SHADES
& CURTAINS TO AVOID
LIGHT &REFLECTIONS
NECK POSTURE
FLEXION OR HEAD
TILT POSITION
USE CHAIRS WITH
ARMS
CAUSES LESS FATUGE
LESS MUSCULAR
PROBLEMS
BREAK
 Short Visual
Breaks every 20
minutes
For every 20
minutes look at a
distance of 20 feet
for 20 seconds
EXERCISE
BLINK YOUR EYES FEW TIMES
CLOSE THE EYES
 ROLL THE EYES BEHIND
CLOSED EYELIDS CLOCK WISE
AND ANTI -CLOCKWISE.
TAKE A DEEP BREATH & OPEN
THE EYES WHILE RELEASING
BREATH
USE LUBRICATING EYE
DROPS AS ADVISED BY
DOCTOR