VDU EXAMINATION - Chetty & Das

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If you have dry eyes, eyestrain, headaches or even difficulty while focusing right after or during use of a VDU screen then chances are you have computer vision syndrome (CVS) and may need to take measures to avoid it.The amount of focus and muscle work your eyes do can be assessed through our eye examination and you will be advised accordingly.

WORK ON A VISUAL DISPLAY UNIT?

The main risk to your eyes comes from staring at a screen for too long. Take regular breaks every twenty minutes to look away from the screen.
Adjust your monitor or screen. Most screens come with the option of adjusting contrast. This can be manipulated to a point where the stress being caused to the eyes is at a bare minimum. To cause less stress, the font size can be changed or zoomed in to minimise any eye strain.
Avoid glare and check for lights around the screen. It is important to make sure there aren’t any bright lights around your computer screen and avoid any glare being reflected off.
Blink regularly to avoid dry eyes. Most people, while concentrating on a screen for too long, do not blink as much. This is one of the main causes of dry eyes. For people who get dry eyes while using computer screens this is a major symptom for CVS. However, it can be reduced and relieved by consulting an optometrist to get recommended appropriate eye drops. This symptom is more common among people who use contact lenses.
Make regular eye care appointments. The recommended period for adults is once every two years. Your optometrist can tell if there is any oncoming eye disease or detect other minor problems early on.