More than half of the population in the U.S. have eye problems that require correction, and that number is only increasing in the younger generations. Many things in our lifestyles have caused this increase.

The main culprit being digital screens and their increased use.

Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)

  • Over the past few decades the American workplace has changed drastically. Now, for many of us, work means staring at a screen for hours at a time every day, putting tremendous strain on our eyes.
  • CVS is very similar to repetitive strain injury. Constant use of our eyes doing the same things over and over doesn’t allow our eyes to recover and does permanent damage to them that need correction.
  • Studies show that 50-90% of people who work with computers regularly show some signs of CVS.
  • Symptoms include headaches, blurred vision, dry or irritated eyes, and neck or back pain.
  • Kids who use computers or tablets in school are also affected. It’s harder to cater to each child’s needs to maintain a healthy posture while working on computers.
  • CVS is only worsened by not using or using a wrong prescription, so be sure to regularly visit an ophthalmologist or optician to have an up-to-date prescription.

Age Related Eye Problem

  • Cataracts – Cloud patches in our vision
    • Almost half of U.S. adults over the age of 75 are affected by cataracts.
    • They cause no pain and in mild cases they don’t affect vision significantly.
    • Cataracts can be removed by surgery and eye surgeons routinely perform cataract surgery.
  • Presbyopia
    • A condition that makes focusing on close objects difficult. This condition is a normal part of the aging process that happens very slowly over time, starting around the age of 40.
  • Glaucoma – Primarily a hereditary condition that affects the pressure in your eye.
    • If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to total blindness, so if you have a relative with glaucoma, you’ll need to be especially careful and step up your ophthalmology care.

Here at QueensDocs

We rely on our eyes to connect with the world around us and having that taken away can be scary.

That’s why our team of ophthalmologists provide both general and sub-specialty eye care. Because many conditions are affected by aging, prevention and preservation is key for eye health. Through regular eye and optometric eye exams our professionals can detect any issues in their early stages.

Don’t take your eyes for granted. If you have any symptoms such as blurred or doubled vision with headaches, dry or irritated eyes, or any kind of eye pain, please make an appointment with one of our ophthalmologists as soon as possible.

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