Children with CVS
Because the eyes of children have great focusing ability,
they don't usually developed the reading problems associated with some
adults. Now with the popularity of computers and computer games, children
tend to spend much more time on the computer than recommended. This excessive
near vision can cause a condition called Computer Vision Syndrome.
This syndrome includes symptoms such as tired, red,
itchy, burning and watery eyes. Sometimes the child will get so absorbed
in the computer
that they will forget to blink, and the eyes become dry. This can make
the eyes red, sore and irritated. On occasion blurred vision occurs causing
them to squint or they may temporarily see double from eye fatigue resulting
in eye strain, back and neck pain and eye stain headaches as well.
Another problem is frequent eye strain from close work.
When you are young, this can stimulate the formation of additional
nearsightedness at an earlier age than what would be expected. This
happens because the
body tries to adapt to it's environment. If we focus up close to the
point of causing eyestrain, the eye tries to adapt in a way to lessen
the strain . Becoming more nearsighted is one way to lessens this discomfort.
Although children will develop good hand and eye coordination
as a result, they don't have enough time left for sufficient exercises
which is so
important for proper development during these important growing years.
Eye exercises, computer glasses, and taking frequent breaks
from the computer should help lessen the eye fatigue symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome.
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