Computer use has been linked to a variety of visual symptoms including:

• Tired eyes
• Blurred vision
• Double vision
• Headache
• Burning eyes

People of all ages may experience computer-related eye symptoms, or Computer Vision Syndrome.  Glasses dedicated especially to computer use can be a great help in some cases.

As with anything in life, it is important to have the right tool for the job.  In many cases, standard reading glasses or over-the-counter magnifying glasses are not accurate enough, because viewing a computer is usually at a different distance (18” – 28”) than normal reading distance (16” – 21”). Bifocals or progressive lenses are sometimes the best solution.  Anti-reflective lenses and even a tint in the glasses can be part of the answer.

If your computer is challenging your eyes, bring this information to your eye examination—

• Sit at your computer in your usual position.
• Have a friend measure the distance from the bridge of your nose to the middle of your computer screen. Don’t take this measurement yourself—get a friend’s help!
• Also have your friend measure the distance from the bridge of your nose to the other areas at your desk that you look at frequently (for example: writing surface, desk surface, adding machine).
• Bring these measurements to your eye examination.

You deserve a thorough evaluation of your computer vision needs. Together, we can find the right solution to computer vision problems.

Sunrise Vision Care, P.C.
Karen R. Wharton, O.D., F.A.A.O
Rachel A. Potter, O.D.
1692 30^th Street
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 449-0857
sunrisevisioncare@earthlink.net