Staring at the computer monitor several hours each day can have a detrimental effect on one’s vision. Common complaints and symptoms of eye strain are dry and itchy eyes, blurred vision, headaches and neck/upper back discomfort. There is a direct correlation between the amount of discomfort and the amount of computer, i.e. the longer you are on the computer, the more symptoms you have.
Are you one of the millions of people worldwide who use iPads, tablets or reading devices such as the Kindle? If so, you may be or soon will be suffering from a multitude of musculoskeletal pains and strains. The use of these devices has exploded over the 12-18 months. It’s commonplace for me to see them used whenever I’m in coffee shops as well as when I’m visiting business clients. Initially they were used for personal entertainment and convenience compared to a laptop but now businesses large and small are adopting them. They haven’t replaced the desktop or laptop computer but they
If you’re like me you, aside from your computer, you probably use at least one or two other electronic gadgets for work or personal use. Mine includes a laptop and smartphone. They are wonderful devices that make our lives easier (or so we think!) but they are anything but easy on our bodies.
