Computer Vision Syndrome: An Ophthalmic Pathology of the Modern Era
Irina Andreea Pavel,
Camelia Margareta Bogdanici,
Vlad Constantin Donica,
Nicoleta Anton,
Bogdan Savu,
Cristina Petronela Chiriac,
Cristian Dan Pavel,
Silvia Cristina Salavastru
Affiliations
Irina Andreea Pavel
Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, University Street, No.16, 700115 Iasi, Romania
Camelia Margareta Bogdanici
Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, University Street, No.16, 700115 Iasi, Romania
Vlad Constantin Donica
Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, University Street, No.16, 700115 Iasi, Romania
Nicoleta Anton
Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, University Street, No.16, 700115 Iasi, Romania
Bogdan Savu
Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, University Street, No.16, 700115 Iasi, Romania
Cristina Petronela Chiriac
“Saint Spiridon” Emergency Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
Cristian Dan Pavel
Department of Histology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, University Street, No.16, 700115 Iasi, Romania
Silvia Cristina Salavastru
Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, University Street, No.16, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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.
