Many people experience eye discomfort and vision problems when viewing digital screens for extended periods of time, and the level of discomfort seems to rise with the amount of digital screen use. Computer vision syndrome, also known as digital eye strain, is a group of eye and vision-related problems that result from prolonged computer, tablet, e-reader, and cell phone use.
SYMPTOMS
Computer vision syndrome’s most prevalent signs and symptoms include:
· Eye strain
· Headaches
· Blurred vision
· Double vision
· Color distortion
· Sensitivity to light
· Dry eyes
· Neck and shoulder pain
· Backache
· Wrist pain
CAUSES
The following things could be to blame for the symptoms:
· Poor lighting
Glare on a computer screen
· Improper viewing distance
· Poor seating posture
· Uncorrected vision problems
These elements taken together
PREVENTION
Taking a 15-minute break from computer use after two hours
Every 20 minutes, take a minimum of 20 seconds to look away from the computer and into the distance.
Making computer screen text larger
Eliminating glare caused by nearby light sources
Making use of a screen glare filter
Making use of a flat-screen television
Aligning the center of your screen to be 4 to 5 inches below eye level
Setting your screen to be between 20 and 28 inches away from your eyes
· Remembering to blink often
HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES
When it comes to computer vision syndrome, there are many effective medicines available in homoeopathy, but the choice depends on the individuality of the patient, taking into account mental and emotional well-being in addition to physical health. Homoeopathy is currently a rapidly growing system that is being practiced all over the world.
ARGENTUM NITRICUMAn effective treatment for strengthening the weak ciliary muscles that cause eye strain from overuse, achy, tired eyes that are better treated by pressing or closing them, and blurred vision.
ARNICA MONTANA—After close work, the eyes feel bruised and sore; they feel heavy and worn out; they must be kept open; closing them makes them feel dizzy.
**BELLADONNA –**The eyes are congested, dry, and red; photophobia; heat and burning in the eyes; shooting pain deep in the eyes; feeling as if the eyes were half closed; double vision, occasionally triplopia; a sensation of sand in the eyes; and sore, congested, and swollen eyelids. Occasionally, eye complaints are accompanied by headache.
CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSAIn computer vision syndrome, there is neck pain and stiffness of the neck muscles. The pain is worse with pressure and moving the hands, and the head is drawn back because of the pain. Pain is also blurred, and there are throbbing and shooting pains in the eyes as well as intense aching in the eyeballs. Artificial light also causes photophobia, and the patient experiences red flashes with dark borders.
EUPHRASIA OFFICINALIS—Profound hot or acrid tears; burning and irritation of the eyes; burning and swelling of the eyelids; pressing, cutting pain in the eyes; pain as if from sand; lancinations in the eyes stimulated by bright light; dryness and itching of the eyes; photophobia with spasm of the eyelids; frequent tendency to blink; pressing headache with photophobia.
GELSEMIUM SEMPERVIRENSGreat heaviness of the eyelids, double vision when looking sideways, blurred and smoky vision, dim vision, eye pain with contraction and twitching of muscles, red, sore, aching, and suffused eyes, and watering from the eyes, as well as a dull, heavy headache with heaviness of the eyelids.
Eyelids that are rigid, weak and impaired vision, and eye pain that is exacerbated by eye movement are all symptoms of Kalmia latifolia.
NATRUM MURIATICUM—Blurred vision, irritated eyes with burning, redness, and lachrymation, and headache with the sensation of a thousand tiny hammers hitting the back of the head. The person may also experience bruised pain in the eyes when looking down.
PHYSOSTIGMA-Astigmatism or blurred vision in computer vision syndrome; spasm of the ciliary muscle with irritability after using the eyes; constricted pupils; trembling vision; bloodshot eyes with burning pain; pain over the orbits; eyelids that are tense and cannot be raised; photophobia; profuse lachrymation.
PILOCARPUS—Eye strain from any source; eyes that become easily tired with even light use; eyes that feel hot and burning; eyes that hurt and give you a headache; nausea and vertigo after using the eyes; white spots before the eyes.
RHUS TOXICODENDRONNeck pain that extends to the shoulders and is also felt between the shoulder blades and scapulae. Eyes that hurt when turned or pressed. Profound gush of hot, scalding tears from the eyes. Computer vision syndrome. —Neck pain and stiffness of the neck.
RUTA GRAVEOLENS-Headaches and eye strain from computer vision syndrome. Tired eyes from overuse. Red, hot, and painful eyes when reading fine print. Disturbances of accommodation. Dim vision with dullness and weakness of vision. Pressure is felt deep in orbits. Itching in inner canthi. Blurred vision, occasionally double vision. Lachrymation. Spasm in lower eyelids; when it stops, lachrymation starts.
XANTHINAM—A treatment for back pain that is caused by being unable to sit for long periods of time on a hard surface.
EXTERNAL–InstillEUPHRASIA EYE DROPSexternally.
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