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		<title>Computer Vision Syndrome</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Over 175 million Americans use a computer either on the job or<br />
at home. Nearly 75% of these people report vision problems as<br />
a result of their computer use.</p>
<p><strong>Are you one them?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>==&gt;&gt;</strong><a title="vision improvement" href="http://www.rebuildyourvision.com/cmd.php?af=1035705">Rebuild Your Vision</a><br />
Learn The Eye Exercise Program That<br />
Has Huge Success Improving Vision </em></p>
<p>Dry and irritated eyes, difficulty focusing, headaches, backaches,<br />
neck strain, and double vision are just a few of the symptoms<br />
caused by computer use. Collectively, these symptoms are known<br />
as &#8220;Computer Vision Syndrome,&#8221; which the American Optometric<br />
Association (AOA) defines as being &#8220;related to near work&#8230;<br />
experienced buy  brand  during&#8230;computer use.&#8221;</p>
<p>You might recognize that phrase &#8220;near work&#8221; from an earlier<br />
lesson. As you learned in  Lesson 6, computer use causes<br />
near-point stress-reported by the AOA as one of the leading<br />
causes of nearsightedness and its progression.</p>
<p><strong>How does the computer hurt your eyes?</strong><br />
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Human eyes were not made to look at a computer screen. The screen<br />
you are viewing right now is actually made up of thousands of<br />
pixels. Pixels are, essentially, colored dots that make up the<br />
image you see or the text you read. The more pixels on your screen<br />
for a given image, the clearer the image will appear.</p>
<p>But your eyes cannot focus directly on each of these thousands of<br />
pixels. Instead, you have to focus over and over to keep the<br />
images sharp-which causes strain and tension in your eyes.</p>
<p>Computer screens have also been shown to reduce blink rates by<br />
up to five times! This is why your eyes feel dry and irritated<br />
after staring at the screen.</p>
<p>Think of blinking like breathing: you can&#8217;t do without it. Reduced<br />
blinking could be said to be the asthma of the eyes.</p>
<p>So, short of quitting your job, what can you do about Computer<br />
Vision Syndrome?</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><strong>==&gt;&gt;</strong><a title="vision improvement" href="http://www.rebuildyourvision.com/cmd.php?af=1035705">Rebuild Your Vision</a></em></strong></p>
<p>In the long term, following the Rebuild Your Vision program will help<br />
you combat the deterioration caused by the near-point stress of<br />
computer use.</p>
<p>And in the short term, here are some tips your eyes will<br />
appreciate.</p>
<p><strong>Esential Tip #1: Monitor Your Monitor</strong></p>
<p>Repositioning your monitor is an easy and effective way to avoid<br />
awkward head or eye movements. It should be squarely in front of<br />
you at a distance of 18 to 28 inches, with the top of the monitor<br />
(not the screen) level with your eyes.</p>
<p>You may also have to adjust the angle of your monitor to allow<br />
your eyes to remain in a natural position (straight ahead and<br />
slightly down).</p>
<p><strong>Essential Tip #2: Glare Care</strong></p>
<p>Modifying your office lighting will eliminate glare and harsh<br />
reflections. First, find the source of the glare: is it coming<br />
from a window, task light, or the computer screen itself?</p>
<p>Adjust blinds or curtains to minimize sunlight. Turn down<br />
overhead lights so that the brightness of the screen and the<br />
surrounding room are balanced. Task lights should be positioned<br />
to provide direct light for reading and other office work but<br />
should not shine directly on the computer.</p>
<p><strong>Essential Tip #3: Take a Break-the &#8220;10-10-10&#8243; Rule</strong></p>
<p>It&#8217;s easy to lose track of time at the computer. So you need to<br />
learn how to take a break. Here&#8217;s how:</p>
<p>Place a piece of masking tape with &#8220;10-10-10&#8243; on it to remind you<br />
to perform the &#8220;10-10-10&#8243; rule: Every time you are performing<br />
close vision work for over 10 consecutive minutes, look up and<br />
focus on anything that is at least 10 feet away, for at least 10<br />
seconds.</p>
<p>This simple rule helps to prevent the damaging effects of<br />
near-point stress and could literally save your eyesight! (And a<br />
computer break is a perfect excuse to perform your Vision for<br />
Life eye exercises.)</p>
<p><strong>Essential Tip #4: Some Folks Have Special Needs</strong></p>
<p>Seniors should take extra care arranging their work stations. The<br />
AOA notes that workers over 50 years of age require twice the<br />
light levels of young adults for comfortable work.</p>
<p>By the same token, very often small children share the same<br />
computer as their parents, a situation that can lead to injury,<br />
as monitor distance and position have been set up to accommodate<br />
the adults.</p>
<p>These tips were excerpted from an article in our monthly<br />
newsletter, which for a limited time you will receive free when<br />
you order the Rebuild Your Vision program. (For more information,<br />
visit<br />
<a href="http://www.rebuild-your-vision.com/order-guaranteed.htm">http://www.rebuild-your-vision.com/order-guaranteed.htm</a></p>
<p>Past articles have included &#8220;Children&#8217;s Eye Health,&#8221; &#8220;Five Steps to Help Prevent Macular Degeneration,&#8221; and &#8220;Why Does My Vision Get Worse at<br />
Night?&#8221; among many other topics.</p>
<p>To your vision &#8212; for life,</p>
<p>With Permission: Orlin Sorensen</p>
<p><a href="http://www.rebuild-your-vision.com/order-guaranteed.htm">http://www.rebuild-your-vision.com/order-guaranteed.htm</a></p>
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