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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. Blue light spectrum - Wikipedia

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    Increased exposure to blue light via digital screens can negatively impact ocular health by contributing to a condition known as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) or digital eye strain. CVS classifies a group of vision problems associated with computer use. [30] About 70% of computer users are affected by CVS.

  4. Computer-induced medical problems - Wikipedia

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    In many cases, frequent computer users develop computer vision syndrome, which is a degenerative eye problem which can result in severely reduced eyesight , blurred vision, overall eye tiredness and even glaucoma. Computer Eye Syndrome is an umbrella term for many problems but the causes of these problems can be easily identified.

  5. Screen reading - Wikipedia

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    Studies have shown that prolonged exposure to computer screens can have negative effects on the eyes, causing symptoms of computer vision syndrome (CVS) that include strained eyes and blurred vision. The occurrence of CVS has grown greatly over the past few years, effecting a large majority of American workers who spend over three hours a day ...

  6. Blinking - Wikipedia

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    Computer vision syndrome can be prevented by taking regular breaks, focusing on objects far from the screen, having a well-lit workplace, or using a blink reminder application. Studies suggest [26] that adults can learn to maintain a healthy blinking rate while reading or looking at a computer screen using biofeedback.

  7. Biological effects of high-energy visible light - Wikipedia

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    Blue light, a type of high-energy light, is part of the visible light spectrum. High-energy visible light (HEV light) is short-wave light in the violet/blue band from 400 to 450 nm in the visible spectrum, which has a number of purported negative biological effects, namely on circadian rhythm and retinal health (blue-light hazard), which can lead to age-related macular degeneration.

  8. Dry January: What is it and how beneficial can giving up ...

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    A 2015 study conducted in the U.K. and published in the journal Health Psychology found that people who participated in Dry January drank less often, had fewer drinks when they did drink and were ...

  9. List of syndromes - Wikipedia

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    Complex regional pain syndrome; Computer vision syndrome; Conductive deafness-ptosis-skeletal anomalies syndrome; Congenital bilateral perisylvian syndrome; Congenital contractural arachnodactyly; Congenital generalized lipodystrophy; Congenital insensitivity to pain; Congenital myasthenic syndrome; Congenital nephrotic syndrome; Congenital ...