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  2. Computer vision syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is a condition resulting from focusing the eyes on a computer or other display device for protracted, uninterrupted periods of time and the eye's muscles being unable to recover from the constant tension required to maintain focus on a close object.

  3. Effects of long-term contact lens wear on the cornea - Wikipedia

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    Long-term use of PMMA or thick hydrogel contact lenses have been found to cause increased eye irritability, photophobia, blurred vision, and persistent haloes. [18] There is some evidence to show that rigid gas permeable contact lenses are capable of slowing myopic progression after long-term wear. This same effect was not found in patients who ...

  4. Eye strain - Wikipedia

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    The experience of eye strain when reading in dim light has given rise to the common misconception that such an activity causes permanent eye damage. [3] When concentrating on a visually intense task, such as continuously focusing on a book or computer monitor, the ciliary muscles and the extraocular muscles are strained. This causes discomfort ...

  5. Visual acuity - Wikipedia

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    A person's visual acuity is registered documenting the following: whether the test was for distant or near vision, the eye(s) evaluated and whether corrective lenses (i.e. glasses or contact lenses) were used: Distance from the chart D (distant) for the evaluation done at 20 feet (6 m). N (near) for the evaluation done at 15.7 inches (400 mm).

  6. COVID can seriously damage your vision, even if you didn’t ...

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    “Curtain” or shadow over your field of vision. Dull color vision. Flashes of light in one or both eyes. Floating spots in your vision. Loss of central vision. Sudden increase in floaters ...

  7. Visual impairment - Wikipedia

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    Visual or vision impairment (VI or VIP) is the partial or total inability of visual perception.In the absence of treatment such as corrective eyewear, assistive devices, and medical treatment, visual impairment may cause the individual difficulties with normal daily tasks, including reading and walking. [6]

  8. I lost part of my eyesight in medical school. Searching for ...

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    I had two world class experts telling me they were not sure about the underlying cause of my vision loss. I tried to focus on medical school, but my stress increased. As I fretted about my future ...

  9. Wireless device radiation and health - Wikipedia

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    The HPA also says that due to the mobile phone's adaptive power ability, a DECT cordless phone's radiation could actually exceed the radiation of a mobile phone. The HPA explains that while the DECT cordless phone's radiation has an average output power of 10 mW, it is actually in the form of 100 bursts per second of 250 mW, a strength comparable to some mobile phones.