What are the most common visual problems of computer users?
The most common complaints are the following: • dry eyes • eye strain • blurring These complaints are often associated with headaches and neck and arm discomfort. How does animation or movement affect reading and eye strain? Patients with whom I deal have not spent sufficient time with animation for it to a significant issue. Many patients are uncomfortable with scrolling on the screen and generally handle it through avoidance. This is similar to other motion problems and is related to eye teaming problems and dysfunctions of visual integration with other movement and balance sensing systems such as the inner ear. Solving the Problems Users Face What things can a computer user do to minimize eye discomfort? • Take breaks. • Place the screen further away since eye strain tends to increase as tasks are closer. • Design the workstation to place the screen at least a few inches below eye level and eliminate reflections from the screen. • Do not have the screen excessively bright. • Have mo
