Keep your eyes healthy

Computer vision syndrome

Do you suffer from unexplained neck pain, headaches, and dry eyes? You could be experiencing computer vision syndrome. ‘It's a bit like getting RSI of the eyes,' says optometrist David Summers. ‘Our eyes weren't designed for sitting for hours at a time in front of a computer screen with our focus fixed on a single distance,' he points out. The symptoms can be reduced or eliminated by taking the precautions on the next page (click 'next' at the top of the page):