How VDTs can affect your vision

We've all heard about the debilitating effects of Repetitive Stain Injury (RSI) on office workers who fall victim to this painful condition, and the resultant losses in productivity. The problem of eye strain from prolonged sessions at video display terminals is broadly similar in its impact on productivity, morale, absenteeism and even health costs, and yet it receives relatively little attention.

This may be because the symptoms of eye strain from video display terminal (VDT) use disappear quite quickly once the sufferer leaves his or her work station or shuts down the terminal. No long-term disability is involved. However, the damaging effects on day-to-day morale, productivity and general well-being in the work place are no less significant.

Eye strain at the computer is a real problem, in both human and economic terms. The symptoms have been collectively described as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) by the American Optometric Association.

The human visual system evolved primarily for use at far distances, and only secondarily for close-up work. We are simply not properly equipped to comfortably spend long periods staring into VDTs. Our eyes dry out and become sore, our ability to adjust focus slows, vision may blur. Headaches, sore shoulders and pain in the neck may result.

We can't change the basic structure of our bodies but there is much we can do to minimize the problem of eyestrain. The Solutions In Sight system is a complete system approach to the problems of VDT-related eyestrain, addressing it at every level from workplace ergonomics to the color customization of the computer screen. It manages the problem of reduced ocular lubrication, provides the required anti-static cleaning agents for video monitors, and demonstrates the most useful tints for eyeglasses.

It informs you through the reference manual, of the latest scientific information related to Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). In short, it contains everything you'll need to deal with the visual discomfort associated with prolonged VDT use.

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