If you think wearing glasses is a pain in the neck, you might be right. A recent survey by SOLA Optical finds people who wear glasses are more prone to getting Computer Vision Syndrome or CVS, which includes neck, back and eye strain.
CVS is a term coined by the American Optometric Association to describe eyestrain, headaches and other problems associated with prolonged computer use. Almost 71 percent of those reporting CVS symptoms in the survey wore glasses.
Overall, 41 percent of those surveyed reported suffering from symptoms relating to computer use and the symptoms seem to increase as more time is spent in front of the computer. SOLA's Dr. James Sheedy says the survey shows that eye doctors and patients need to do a better job factoring in lifestyle when determining eyeglass prescriptions.
He says another reason for the increase in neck and backaches among those wearing glasses may be the awkward posture used by some lens wearers to view their computer monitors. Some lenses make it difficult to see things close up and at arm's length, the typical distance from the user to the monitor.
