Diagnosing and Treating Computer Vision Syndrome

Computer vision syndrome can cause several unpleasant symptoms and significantly impact your ability to see. This condition can make working, driving, or enjoying your day-to-day life challenging. Fortunately, our optometrist at Miller Optometry in Yucaipa, CA, can use modern technology to help diagnose and treat computer vision syndrome. Continue reading to understand the causes and symptoms of computer vision syndrome and how we can treat it.

Computer Vision Causes and Symptoms

This eye condition can develop when you spend multiple hours looking at a computer monitor, smartphone, or tablet. People who use computers at work are more likely to develop this condition due to their constant exposure to blue light. Nearsightedness and dry eyes also increase your risk of getting computer vision syndrome.
 

Computer vision syndrome can cause several symptoms that affect your eyesight. For example, you may experience light sensitivity or blurry sight when you have this condition. Your eyes can also experience burning, itchy, and watery eyes. Computer vision syndrome can also cause headaches. Your symptoms can spread to other areas of your body, such as the shoulders, neck, and back, due to poor posture while staring at digital screens.

Treatment Options for Computer Vision Syndrome

Our eye doctor can use up-to-date diagnostic technology to check your sight, coordination, and focusing abilities during a vision exam. Doing this enables us to determine the best solution for your condition. We may recommend specialized eyeglasses or contact lenses to address computer vision syndrome. Wearing different glasses when using a computer or digital device can reduce eye strain and headaches. Our eye doctor can also recommend changes to your computer settings, work habits, lighting, or workstation design to help with symptoms.

Schedule an Eye Exam in Yucaipa, CA, and Protect Your Eyesight Today

Computer vision syndrome can make working or enjoying your hobbies challenging due to blurry vision and eye strain, so contact Miller Optometry in Yucaipa, CA, to protect your eye and vision health today. Call our optometrist and schedule an eye exam today at (909) 341-1800 and get the eyecare you need to keep your eyes healthy and vision strong.