Daily peek at eyecare
With all the digital devices (eReaders, video game consoles, etc.) being given and received this holiday season, it a natural fit to discuss the warnings and offer tips to help combat Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS).
Mother of two and fellow blogger Jessica Gottlieb recently expressed her concern, from personal experience, about digital devices and young children. She also shares some of our CVS tips to help keep your child’s eyes safe and healthy while using such devices. Find out her story.
VSP Provider Dr. Lior Koppel sits down with News 12 New Jersey’s Dr. Derrick Desilva to discuss computer vision syndrome and offers tips on how to relieve strain in your eyes after prolonged use of a digital device.
Dr. Lior Koppel is a private practice eye doctor at Eye Krafters Optical in Edison, New Jersey.
Dr. Nate Bonilla-Warford, a regular contributor to the VSPBlog, was recently featured in a post on Mashable - a key source on the web for social media and technology news .…
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Dr. Nathan Bonilla-Warford is a VSP provider practicing in Tampa, FL
In attempting to sum up the world in 2010, one word comes to mind: connected. Everywhere we go we carry devices that keep us connected to something important to us. Be it a sleek new tablet letting you share photos with the person helping load your groceries, or a smartphone making sure you don’t miss that late night e-mail from a colleague; we are now constantly connected to the world around us, more than ever before.
We’ve become dependent on these digital devices to survive both professionally and personally, and with the holiday season now upon us and digital devices topping most of our gift wish lists, the amount of time we spend with these gadgets will only increase. Yet many of us forget to consider two devices we are naturally equipped with that keep us more connected to the world than anything else: our eyes. Consumers often don’t think about the impact digital devices might have on their vision, and it can be to the detriment of not just their health, but also productivity.
In an effort to help consumers keep their eye health in mind this winter while enjoying these amazing products, we’ve put together five tips for creating a vision-healthy environment for digital device usage.
See Dr. Nate’s tips and read the entire article here.
On November 9, Activision Blizzard Inc. set the new record for the video game industry by raking in $360 million opening day of their highly anticipated video game ” Call of Duty: Black Ops.”Watch VSP provider Stephen Glasser, OD on NBC Washington D.C. discussing Computer Vision Syndrome.
The newest edition of VSP’s EnVision newsletter just arrived featuring an article on computer vision syndrome and children.
This month’s edition also includes information on which eye drops work best for your needs and Dr. Michelle Calder-Cardwell answers a reader’s question about new lash-growth serums. Each monthly issue features a fabulous prize and this month one lucky reader will win an iPad.
Sign-up to receive your monthly copy and check out the second edition of EnVision and tell us your thoughts!
VSP takes to the streets in the second Eye-Q video asking folks “how many hours a day do you spend looking at the computer?” Check it out and see how you match up.
If you have any questions about computers and your eyes, register for VSP’s Ask and Doctor – Live Q & A about Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) today at 11 a.m. P.S.T or 2 p.m. E.T. with Dr. Nathan Bonilla-Warford. He will answer your questions and provide tips on how to keep your eyes healthy and safe in this technological world.
For more fun videos and to find out more about eye health, check out our new, interactive website SeeMuchMore.com.
Dr. Nathan Bonilla-Warford is a VSP provider practicing in Tampa, FL
Guest blog post from VSP provider Dr. Nathan Bonilla-Warford.
With American workers now spending over 858 million hours a day using digital devices and kids consuming electronic media up to 7.5 hours a day, health problems caused by computers aren’t going away any time soon.
In fact, vision problems related to computer and hand-held device are so common, they collectively have a name: Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). I talk about CVS literally every single day with patients.
That is why I am so excited that VSP Vision Care, the largest eye care benefits provider in the US, is hosting a live ‘Ask an Eye Doctor’ web event tomorrow. It will feature me discussing and answering questions about CVS. I’ll talk about what it is and how you can keep your eyes comfortable when using digital devices.
Here are the details:
More information on Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS).
CBS News Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton was recently on “The Early Show” to discuss Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) in a segment titled “How to Ease Your Computer Eye Strain.”
“It’s a new and growing condition that’s a byproduct of modern technology,” she said. “The most common symptoms are: eye strain, dry or irritated eyes, fatigue, and headaches.” Dr. Ashton not only provides the latest on a health problem that affects 70 percent of computer users, her recommendations on easing this strain are tips from VSP Vision Care:
For more information about computer-related vision problems visit the “My Eyes” tab on VSP’s Facebook page.
Guest Blogger: Nathan Bonilla-Warford, O.D. specializes in children’s vision, computer vision and orthokeratology. Dr. Warford practices in Tampa, FL at Bright Eyes Family Vision Care and is especially interested in the use of social media in eyecare.
Do you ever experience red or watery eyes, blurry vision or have difficulty focusing after an eight-hour day at work? Together these symptoms may result in computer-related eye problems, but someone can have them without working on a computer. The patients that come to my office often have physical and visual symptoms resulting from an office work environment. Here are some common symptoms and possible solutions to help your eye health during work.
Dry Eyes – Due to ventilation systems, dry air, dust or printer toner in the air, tears may not adequately coat and moisten the eye, leading to red, burning, or irritated eyes. When reading or using the computer, people tend to not blink as often, compounding the problem.
Solution: Blink more when reading or working at the computer. Your optometrist can evaluate and treat dry eyes if it’s a chronic problem.
Workstation Design Problems – If a person’s desk, chair, keyboard and computer monitor are not oriented properly, it can lead to rapid visual fatigue.
Solution: Place the screen 24 inches or more away from your face, and make sure it’s directly in front of and slightly lower than your eyes.
Visual Focusing Problems – The strain on your eyes when focusing on paper or a computer screen can become fatiguing over time. Some people have visual focusing and coordination problems that make reading or using a computer uncomfortable or cause headaches.
Solution: Take frequent breaks (20-20-20 rule: after 20 minutes of computer use, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds). You may also benefit from specific glasses prescribed for office work that help you focus at the correct distance.
If you experience symptoms such as red, irritated, burning eyes, headache or visual fatigue while at work, make an appointment with your VSP Vision Care provider. Effective treatment can include modifying your work area, using the proper prescription glasses, eye medications, or a program of therapeutic visual activities, referred to as vision therapy. One or all of these may be needed to keep your eyes and vision healthy and productive at work.
Download the complete Eye Health for the Workplace Guide written by Dr. Bonilla-Warford.
