Computer and mobile computing devices such as laptops, tablets, or cell phones are being used by increasingly large number of people today. This has led to variety of ocular symptoms which includes eye strain, tired eyes, irritation, redness, blurred vision, and diplopia, collectively referred to as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). CVS may have a significant impact not only on visual comfort but also occupational productivity since between 64% and 90% of computers users experience visual symptoms which may include eye strain, headaches, ocular discomfort, dry eye, diplopia and blurred vision either at near or when looking into the distance after prolonged computer use. So, CVS acts like slow poison for ocular and visual comfort, if not taken into consideration timely. CVS has a multifactorial causation. Several factors have been linked to symptoms. But how often has it been diagnosed and managed properly? The answer is “not satisfactory”. Most of CVS cases have been dispensed merely with eye drops and no other orthoptic interventions and ergonomic awareness are suggested, especially in developing countries like Nepal. A specially designed ocular examination for computer users and associated counseling about the current good practice in computer use would go a long way in preventing loss of productivity and morbidity from the condition.

Keywords: Binocular Single Vision Disorder; Blue Light; Computer Vision Syndrome; Dry Eyes; Ergonomics

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Citation: Raju Kaiti.,et al. “Computer Vision Syndrome: Is it being Diagnosed and Managed Properly?”. Acta Scientific Ophthalmology 3.7 (2020): 13-20.

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