HOMOEOPATHY FOR COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME

Computer vision syndrome or Digital eye strain, describes a group of eye and vision- related problems that result from prolonged computer, tablet, e-reader and cell phone use. Many individuals experience eye discomfort and vision problems when viewing digital screens for extended periods. The level of discomfort appears to increase with the amount of digital screen use.

SYMPTOMS

The most common symptoms  associated with Computer vision syndrome are :

·         Eye strain

·         Headaches

·         Blurred vision

·         Double vision

·         Color distortion

·         Sensitivity to light

·         Dry eyes

·         Neck and shoulder pain

·         Backache

·         Wrist pain

CAUSES

The symptoms may be caused by :

·         Poor lighting

·         Glare on a digital screen

·         Improper viewing distance

·         Poor seating posture

·         Uncorrected vision problems

·         A combination of these factors

PREVENTION

·         Resting your eyes at least 15 minutes after 2 hours of computer use

·         Looking away from the computer and into the distance for at least 20 seconds every 20 minutes

·         Enlarging the text on your computer screen

·         Reducing glare from nearby light sources

·         Using a screen glare filter

·         Using a flat –screen monitor

·         Positioning your screen so that the center is 4 to 5 inches below your eye level

·         Positioning your screen so that it is 20 to 28 inches from your eye

·         Remembering to blink often

HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES

Homoeopathy today is a rapidly growing system and is being practiced all over the world. It strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick individual through promotion of inner balance  at mental, emotional, spiritual and physical levels. When computer vision syndrome   is concerned there are many effective medicines available in Homoeopathy , but the selection depends upon the individuality of the patient , considering mental and physical symptoms.

ARGENTUM NITRICUM—Eye strain from overwork. Aching, tired feeling in eyes, better closing or pressing upon them. Blurred vision. An effective remedy for restoring power to the weakened ciliary muscles.

ARNICA MONTANA---Bruised , sore feeling in the eyes after close work. Feel tired and heavy after seeing moving pictures. Must keep eyes open. Dizzy on closing them.

BELLADONNA ---The eyes are congested . Eyes dry and red. Photophobia. Heat and burning in the eyes. Shooting pain deep in the eyes. Sensation as if eyes were half closed. Lines appear crooked when reading. Double vision , sometimes triplopia.A sensation of sand in eyes.  Eyelids feel sore, congested and swollen. Sometimes headache associated with eye complaints.

CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA –Neck pain and stiffness of neck muscles in computer vision syndrome. Stiff neck and pain worse from pressure and moving the hands. Due to neck pain the head is drawn back. Pain is worse from cold, and better from warmth. Blurred vision. Dee seated throbbing and shooting pains in the eyes. Intense aching in eye balls. Photophobia from artificial light. Sees red flashes with dark borders.

EUPHRASIA OFFICINALIS—Profuse hot or acrid tears from eyes . Burning and irritation of eyes. Burning and swelling of eyelids.  Pressive,  cutting pain in eyes.  Pain in the eyes as from  sand. Lancinations in the eyes , excited by bright light.  Dryness and itching of the eyes. Photophobia with spasm of the eyelids. Frequent inclination to blink. Pressive headache with photophobia.

GELSEMIUM SEMPERVIRENS—Great heaviness of the eyelids. Double vision when looking sideways. Vision blurred and smoky. Dim vision. Pain in the eyes with contraction and twitching of muscles. Eyes s red sore aching, and suffused. Watering from the eyes. Dull, heavy headache with heaviness of eyelids.

KALMIA LATIFOLIA---Stiff drawing sensation when moving the eyes. Eyelids stiff. Vision weak and impaired. Pain in the eyes, worse when moving the eyes.

NATRUM MURIATICUM---Bruised pain in eyes with headache. Headache as if thousand little hammers knocking on the head. Headache worse from reading.  Pain in the eyes when looking down. Blurred vision. Irritation of eyes with burning, redness and lachrymation.  Sees sparks, fiery, zigzag appearance around all objects.

PHYSOSTIGMA –Astigmatism or blurred vision in computer vision syndrome. Spasm of ciliary muscle with irritability after using eyes. Pupils contracted. Vision trembling. Bloodshot eyes with burning pain. Pain over orbits, cannot bear to raise eyelids. Eyelids tense cannot close or open them. Photophobia. Profuse lachrymation.

PILOCARPUS—Eye strain from whatever cause. Eyes easily tired from slightest use. Heat and burning in the eyes. Pain in the eyes with headache. Nausea and vertigo after use of eyes. White spots before eyes.

RHUS TOXICODENDRON---Neck  pain  and stiffness  of neck in computer vision syndrome. Stiff neck with painful tension when moving.  Pain better from moving the neck to a comfortable position , warmth and worse from rest. Neck pain extends to shoulders and also felt between  shoulder blades and scapulae. Eyes painful on turning it or pressing. Profuse gush of hot scalding tears from the eyes.

RUTA GRAVEOLENS –Eye strain and headaches in computer vision syndrome. Tired eyes due to over strain. Eyes red, hot and painful when reading fine letters. Disturbances of accommodation. Dim vision with dullness and weakness of vision. Pressure is felt deep in orbits. Itching in inner canthi. Blurred vision, occasionally double vision. Lachrymation. Spasm in lower eyelids, when it ceases , lachrymation starts.

XANTHINAM—A remedy for backache. Cannot sit on hard surface for long time, put soft pillow below while sitting. Pain on coccyx area.

EXTERNAL –Instill EUPHRASIA EYE DROPS externally.