People of all ages are experiencing a rise in vision problems. Why? The increased use of computers, smartphones, and other digital devices has brought added strain to our visual systems.
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People of all ages are experiencing a rise in vision problems. Why? The increased use of computers, smartphones, and other digital devices has brought added strain to our visual systems.
Topics: Computer Vision Syndrome
As more and more schoolwork is being performed online and with mobile devices, parents and teachers are continuing to search for new ways to reduce eye strain from computer use. We’ve compiled a number of tips for students, parents and teachers to help reduce computer eye strain.
As the gift-giving season is upon us, it’s nearly impossible to select a gift that doesn’t have a digital screen. However, with Computer Vision Syndrome affecting more and more people, it’s up to us to give wisely to our children - especially to those who currently have functional vision problems.
Topics: Vision Friendly Gift List, Functional Vision Problems, Computer Vision Syndrome
As we enter Workplace Eye Wellness Month, the workplace is experiencing an increase in vision problems. The good news? Many of these vision issues can be treated or avoided with a special type of prescription lens and good visual habits at your computer.
We’ve entered a new age of computer usage, but have we also entered a new age of vision problems as a result? Research indicates that vision problems, such as computer eye strain, are on the rise in the workplace. It’s a development that is starting to hit businesses in the pocketbook.
Topics: Vision Therapy, Functional Vision Test, Computer Vision Syndrome
New technologies always produce unintended uses. For smart phones, you can now add “babysitter” to the list. From infants on up, parents are allowing children to use smart phones more and more – often impacting their functional vision in a negative way. Here are some tips to help you avoid big problems down the line.
Just as fashion trends start on the coasts of the US, it makes sense that a vision problem caused by heavy computer use should start in Bangalore, India. The number of new computer vision syndrome cases in India’s technology hub serves as a wake-up call for heavy tech users here in the states.
Computer usage is on the rise in the classroom, and its giving rise to an unintended consequence: An increased risk of computer vision syndrome.
Just this past week, my wife told me that one of her school’s classrooms will become an entirely iPad-based classroom. I’m sure this is going to be extremely exciting for the kids, but parents and educators need to be aware of how important reducing computer eye strain will be for a new generation.
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The Vision Therapy Center, Inc. - Brookfield, WI
13255 W Bluemound Rd #200
Brookfield, WI 53005
262-784-9201
Brookfield hours of operation / 8 am - 6 pm M-Th - 8 am - 5 pm F
The Vision Therapy Center, Inc. - Madison, WI
4781 Hayes Rd #103
Madison, WI 53704
262-784-9201
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The Vision Therapy Center FDL, LLC - Fond du Lac, WI
101 Wisconsin American Drive, Suite 800
Fond du Lac, WI 54937
262-784-9201
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