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Doctors Note: When was your last eye exam? Our eye doctors in Iowa City will help you get relief from computer vision syndrome and make sure that you receive state-of-the-art, compassionate eye care.
McDonald Optical even offers eyeglasses in our store that help treat these exact problems! Stop in today for a visit and a fitting, and get the treatment and the pair of glasses that work best for you.
What Is Computer Vision Syndrome?
Do your eyes feel uncomfortable two hours into working on a computer? Do you experience headaches after staring at a screen? You might be suffering from computer vision syndrome. Fortunately, our premier eye doctors in Iowa City can offer options to bring you relief.
Symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome
Sitting in front of a computer screen for extended periods can cause a number of computer vision issues, even without any prior vision problems.
The Most Common Symptoms Include:
- Blurred vision
- Discomfort and eye strain
- Headache
- Eyes that feel dry and scratchy
- Shoulder and/or neck pain
Unfortunately, symptoms that are initially mild can progress and eventually result in other vision issues. Our optometrists can help you get relief when you come in for an eye exam.
Computers Vision Symptoms Depend on:
In patients with farsightedness, aging eyes, astigmatism, presbyopia, and/or eye problems related to diabetes, symptoms caused by computer vision syndrome could worsen. This is true even for those already wearing prescription glasses or contact lenses.
- The length of time you stare at a computer.
- Posture.
- Lighting.
- Glare.
- Monitor Angle.
- Any existing vision problems.
Iowa City Eye Doctors Can Diagnose and Treat Computer Vision Syndrome
The first step toward relief from a computer vision problem is a comprehensive exam from one of our eye doctors in Iowa City. This includes a discussion of your health history, current symptoms, and any pre-existing issues. Our optometrist performs these assessments to check for undiagnosed vision conditions:
- Visual acuity tests evaluate the quality of current vision.
- Refraction assesses possible prescriptions that could provide optimal vision.
- Focus and eye coordination tests show our doctor of optometry how well a patient’s eyes can work together and how accurately they focus at various distances.
Based on the exam results, our optometrist will create a customized treatment plan to help relieve computer vision syndrome and give you the best possible vision. Individuals who already have prescription eyewear can often get relief from a new prescription better designed to accommodate computer use. A special set of glasses solely for computer use often helps patients with no other vision problems.
Our eye doctors will also discuss in greater detail the following changes:
- Adjusting lighting to reduce glare and take optimal advantage of natural light
- Scheduling specific breaks to blink and rest your eyes
Contact McDonald Optical at (319)-359-3307 or Book Online Here.
Schedule an Appointment with Our Optometrists to Get Computer Vision Relief Today!
