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Review
. 2023 Feb 20;59(2):412.
doi: 10.3390/medicina59020412.

Computer Vision Syndrome: An Ophthalmic Pathology of the Modern Era

Irina Andreea Pavel  1 , Camelia Margareta Bogdanici  1 , Vlad Constantin Donica  1 , Nicoleta Anton  1 , Bogdan Savu  2 , Cristina Petronela Chiriac  3 , Cristian Dan Pavel  4 , Silvia Cristina Salavastru  1
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Computer Vision Syndrome: An Ophthalmic Pathology of the Modern Era

Irina Andreea Pavel et al. Medicina (Kaunas). .

Abstract

Digital device usage has increased significantly in last decade among all age groups, both for educational and recreational purposes. Computer vision syndrome (CVS), also known as digital eye strain (DES), represents a range of ocular, musculoskeletal, and behavioral conditions caused by prolonged use of devices with digital screens. This paper reviews the principal environmental, ocular, and musculoskeletal causes for this condition. Due to the high prevalence of DES and frequent usage of digital devices, it is important that eye care practitioners be able to provide advice and management options based on quality research evidence.

Keywords: computer vision syndrome; digital eye strain; gadgets.

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