Are Computer Glasses for You?

The latest technology in eyewear is computer glasses, new technology in lens wear which is to alleviate the common issues when having to do computer work for extended periods of time. These types of lenses reduce eye strain, red eyes, blurred vision; common symptoms because of the strain produced on the eyes when working for extended periods in front of the computer.

Computer Vision Syndrome

Computer Vision Syndrome is a condition associated with using your eyes when looking at computer displays for long periods of time. CVS symptoms include headaches, blurred vision, neck pain, dry eyes, double vision, and issues refocusing the eyes.

If you suffer from these symptoms, blue light technology glasses, or more commonly referred to as computer glasses, could be an option for you. Of course, a full-service eye exam is essential, and your eye doctor should be aware of the symptoms you are having, along with giving your eye doctor the symptoms you are suffering when doing your computer work.

What is Different About Computer Glasses?

What are the differences between my prescription glasses and computer glasses? Usually, we view a computer screen, about two feet away from our eyes. When viewing from this distance, we see in our immediate range. An immediate range is closer than our distance vision, and farther away than our reading vision.

Single vision lenses correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and if needed, any astigmatism issues. The magnifying power required for viewing on a computer screen is compensated by the contours of the lens inside the eye.

How Do Computer Glasses Work?

Computer Glasses correct the immediate field of vision; something standard single-vision, standard progressive lens, standard bi-focal and tri-focal is not made to adjust for the immediate area of the image. Computer Glasses compensate for that immediate field of vision, which is usually viewing your display from about twenty to twenty-six inches from the screen. Single-vision, bifocal, trifocal, progressive lens types are available in computer glasses. For those wearing single-vision computer glasses, while driving computer glasses do not provide clear vision for driving. For driving purposes, standard single-vision lenses are needed.

Tips on Using Computer Glasses

Computer glasses‘ lens is attracted to dust so it is best to keep your glasses in their case when not wearing. It is best to keep your glasses in their cases when not using to prevent damage to the lens. Only use a microfiber cloth to clean your computer glasses. Using a clean microfiber cloth will help alleviate scratches when you are cleaning your lens.

Benefits 

Computer glasses will prevent the symptoms of CVS. Issues of red, dry eyes and eye strain are eliminated. Focusing on your monitor screen will be sharper, and glare and brightness of the display will be reduced,

Summary

Are computer glasses for you? If you suffer from headaches, blurred vision, red eyes, eye strain, even shoulder, and back pain, you could be a candidate for computer glasses. If you suffer from these symptoms and at a computer screen at least 4 to 5 hours a day, a comprehensive eye exam is needed.