American Optometric Association Survey: Digital

Eye Strain Occurs in Most Americans from

Overexposure to Computers
Publication info: Professional Services Close - Up ; Jacksonville (Mar 6, 2016).

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According to a media release, symptoms of digital eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome, include
eyestrain, headaches, blurred vision, dry eyes and neck and shoulder pain.

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The average U.S. worker spends seven hours a day on the computer either in the office or working from home and
the American Optometric Association's (AOA) 2015 American Eye-Q survey reports that 58 percent of adults have
experienced digital eye strain or vision problems as a direct result.
According to a media release, symptoms of digital eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome, include
eyestrain, headaches, blurred vision, dry eyes and neck and shoulder pain. The AOA recognizes the need to
address this issue, and as Save Your Vision Month 2016 kicks off in March, they encourage both employees and
employers to make eye health a priority.
"As more people spend their days at work on a computer and their free time on handheld devices, doctors of
optometry are seeing more patients who are experiencing digital eye strain," said Steven A. Loomis, O.D., president
of the AOA. "The problem can be relieved by taking simple steps. Just looking away from the computer for brief
periods of time throughout the day can help with discomfort and long term eye problems."
Additional findings on technology and eye health from the AOA Eye-Q Survey:
-59 percent of those surveyed responded that desktop computers and laptops were the device that bothered them
most. Mobile phones were second at 26 percent, followed by tablets at 8 percent.
-61 percent of people surveyed admit to using multiple digital devices at the same time.
-56 percent responded that their primary use for digital devices is entertainment (reading, watching movies or
shows, video games).
-76 percent of people know that blue light from digital devices affects vision.
More information:
www.aoa.org
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Subject: Optometry; Polls &surveys

Publication title: Professional Services Close - Up; Jacksonville

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 Publication year: 2016

Publication date: Mar 6, 2016

Publisher: Close-Up Media, Inc.

Place of publication: Jacksonville

Country of publication: United States

Publication subject: Business And Economics

Source type: Trade Journals

Language of publication: English

Document type: News

ProQuest document ID: 1772011180

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