Computer Vision Syndrome

End the discomfort of "LIFT," "LEAN" and "TILT" for computer users who wear prescription glasses. ComfortEyes™ eyewear is specially designed to reduce visual stress symptoms associated with Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS).

AOSafety's ComfortEyes program features:

• A thorough employee work station evaluation
  
• Quality, professional eye care services
  
• Task specific lenses like the AO Truvision Technica or Sola Access
  
• Multi-Layer, Anti-Reflective coatings
  
• Soft tints
  
• Functional and fashionable frame styles
  
• Work station eyeglass case
  
• Lens care kit

Regular, everyday prescription eyewear is not designed to provide comfortable, natural viewing at a computer work station. The direct and indirect visual stress symptoms experienced are a result of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS).

Direct Visual Stress

• Eyestrain
  
• Blurred vision
  
• Irritated or red eyes
  
• Slow refocusing when alternating between viewing copy and distant objects
  
• Headaches
  
• Difficulty seeing clearly at a distance

Indirect Visual Stress

• Lower efficiency and more frequent errors
  
• Excessive physical fatigue
  
• Tension, stiffness, or pain in the shoulders, neck and back

ComfortEyes eyewear is specially designed to reduce visual stress symptoms associated with CVS. CVS symptoms can be caused by either visual and/or environmental conditions.

Environmental Conditions

• Lighting geometry and quantity
• Screen reflections
• Glare from windows or overhead lights
• Higher viewing angle of VDT " Dry office environment
• Poor screen design (contrast polarity, resolution, flicker)

Visual Conditions

• Improper multifocal lens design
• Accommodative disorders
• Binocular vision disorders
• Hyperopia
• Astigmatism
• Dry eyes
• Contact lens wearer

Many employers have spent time and money evaluating and correcting physical ergonomic factors. However, failure to also consider visual ergonomic factors can continue to cause visual and physical symptoms experienced by computer users. Both physical and visual ergonomic factors must be considered to provide employees with a comfortable and effective work station environment.

Physical ergonomic factors should also be considered when evaluating the computer work station environment. These factors include:

• Office lighting
• Distance from user to screen and viewing angle
• Keyboard position " Screen brightness and clarity
• Table design
• Use of wrist and foot rests
• Existence of glare screens
• Positioning of document holders
• Chair design

Computer work stations require extensive intermediate distance viewing, and only task-specific lens designs like those found in AOSafety's ComfortEyes will meet the needs of today's demanding office environment. These special lens designs provide a comfortable view of the entire work station and will help reduce visual and physical stress symptoms caused by Computer Vision Syndrome.

During a pre-screening, a series of questions will help determine whether an employee is suffering from visual and/or physical stress symptoms. The results of these questions provide an indication of whether or not corrective eyewear can help reduce the affects of Computer Vision Syndrome.

Evaluation and eyewear fitting services are provided by a group of local Eye Care Professionals who are trained to identify visual and physical stress symptoms, and prescribe the proper solutions to help eliminate or alleviate Computer Vision Syndrome. AOSafety has taken great care in the selection and training of these Eye Care Professionals. Services begin with an assessment of the individual's evaluation. If the evaluation indicates signs of CVS, subsequent services may include any or all of the following:

• Vision screening
• Eye examination
• Selection and fitting of ComfortEyes task-specific eyewear

It is important to note that some visual and physical stress symptoms may be a result of improper physical ergonomic issues and can not be corrected with prescription eyewear. ComfortEyes is a complete program that will help identify all factors contributing to symptoms associated with Computer Vision Syndrome.