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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
Computer Vision Syndrome has become one of the major health issues with the increased use of  electronic devices with visual displays.Over 60 million people were estimated to be diagnosed with Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS).<ref>[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26956624/ Computer vision syndrome among computer office workers in a developing country: an evaluation of prevalence and risk factors - PubMed (nih.gov)]</ref>CVS represents a group of visual and extraocular symptoms associated with the sustained use of visual display terminals.[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27546968/]
Computer Vision Syndrome has become one of the major health issues with the increased use of  electronic devices with visual displays.Over 60 million people were estimated to be diagnosed with Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS).<ref>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26956624/</ref>CVS represents a group of visual and extraocular symptoms associated with the sustained use of visual display terminals.<ref name=":0">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27546968/</ref>


== Symptoms: ==
== Symptoms: ==
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* Dry eyes
* Dry eyes
* Neck and shoulder pain<ref>[https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/2165079917712727 Computer Vision Syndrome (sagepub.com)]</ref>
* Neck and shoulder pain<ref>[https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/2165079917712727 Computer Vision Syndrome (sagepub.com)]</ref>
The symtoms can be further divided into
* Visual symptoms
* Ocular symptoms
* Asthenopia
* Light sensitivity
* Musculoskeletal
* General symptoms<ref name=":0" />


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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Computer Vision Syndrome has become one of the major health issues with the increased use of electronic devices with visual displays.Over 60 million people were estimated to be diagnosed with Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS).[1]CVS represents a group of visual and extraocular symptoms associated with the sustained use of visual display terminals.[2]

Symptoms:[edit | edit source]

The most common symptoms are

  • Eye strain
  • Headaches
  • Blurred vision
  • Dry eyes
  • Neck and shoulder pain[3]

The symtoms can be further divided into

  • Visual symptoms
  • Ocular symptoms
  • Asthenopia
  • Light sensitivity
  • Musculoskeletal
  • General symptoms[2]

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