Computer Vision

With so many people working in front of a computer screen all day and working from home, it can be challenging to avoid computer vision syndrome symptoms. Although symptoms might go away on their own, if you continue to suffer from symptoms of computer vision, it's essential to visit any optometrist who can adequately treat eye care.

At Eyecare Professionals, we want to help residents of Mandan, Hazen, and Washburn, ND, get the help they need to treat their computer vision syndrome and see clearly without any pain! We'll help conduct an eye exam and eye care treatment to prevent computer vision syndrome symptoms from returning.

Computer vision syndrome is an eye disorder or vision disorder that affects someone's ability to see clearly after using a computer for an extended period. However, it doesn't just have to be a computer screen that affects vision. Computer screens, tablet screens, and phone screens can all lead to computer vision syndrome symptoms. These symptoms include:

Most people don't realize that watching a computer screen for an extended period is unhealthy. For example, if you're working from home or on a school project, it's important to look away from the screen at least every 20 minutes for 20 seconds or longer. In addition to looking away from the computer screen from time to time, it's also essential to use specific filters, such as blue light filters, to help reduce the risk of computer vision syndrome.

If you're suffering from computer vision syndrome symptoms, getting help from an optometrist who can provide the proper eye care treatment is essential. First, they will conduct an eye exam to determine if your symptoms are computer vision syndrome or another eye or vision disorder. They will then prescribe the proper treatment plan, including lifestyle changes, wearing eyeglasses, or prescribing contact lenses.

If you live in Mandan, Hazen, and Washburn, ND, stop by Eyecare Professionals today to schedule an appointment for your computer vision syndrome! We'll help you see clearly and improve your vision today. Call our office at Washburn (701) 462-8636 , Hazen (701) 748-6533 , or Mandan (701) 663-2020 to schedule an appointment.