Things that make you go blind: Staring at your computer screen

jmke · 14th July 2008, 16:37

Ophthalmologists, optometrists and other eye professionals note a seeming link between myopia, also called nearsightedness, and "near work"—visual activities that take place at a distance of about 40 centimeters (16 inches) from the eye—such as reading a book. Staring at a computer screen qualifies as well, though monitors usually are around 50 centimeters (20 inches) away.

But only a small—and mysterious—subset of people see myopic progression from near work, whether they are focusing on a computer or accounting books. "We are not very clever in identifying who [is affected] yet," says James Sheedy, a professor at the Pacific University College of Optometry in Oregon.

http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=...king-you-blind

14th July 2008, 21:12

"Finally, eliminate any glaring peripheral light."

"Staring closely at a screen forces our ciliary muscle, which controls the shape of our lens and therefore how well we focus, to remain contracted, without rest."

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14th July 2008, 16:37	#1
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	Things that make you go blind: Staring at your computer screen Ophthalmologists, optometrists and other eye professionals note a seeming link between myopia, also called nearsightedness, and "near work"—visual activities that take place at a distance of about 40 centimeters (16 inches) from the eye—such as reading a book. Staring at a computer screen qualifies as well, though monitors usually are around 50 centimeters (20 inches) away. But only a small—and mysterious—subset of people see myopic progression from near work, whether they are focusing on a computer or accounting books. "We are not very clever in identifying who [is affected] yet," says James Sheedy, a professor at the Pacific University College of Optometry in Oregon. http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=...king-you-blind __________________

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14th July 2008, 21:12	#2
Rutar Posts: n/a	"Finally, eliminate any glaring peripheral light." "Staring closely at a screen forces our ciliary muscle, which controls the shape of our lens and therefore how well we focus, to remain contracted, without rest." GJ LCD manufacturers making Glossy displays, GJ making displays too bright, GJ