
But that's not the only thing at work that poses a risk to our health.

Around 70 percent of computer users regularly leave work suffering from the symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome so it is important to follow a few easy steps to ensure sitting at a desk doesn't take its toll on your health; it is necessary to stay clear of CVS.

It's possible, nowadays, to spend most of our waking hours surrounded by screens, from checking your emails and texts first thing in the morning, to working nine to five in an office, and then catching up on some evening TV or computer games before, finally, checking your trusty mobile again as you drift off to sleep.


"When we use a computer for long periods, we only blink around 4 - 7 times per minute. Our usual rate of blinking is more like 18 - 20 times per minute, so this is a significant reduction, it can cause symptoms such as dry eyes and blurred vision," said professor Dan Reinstein of the London Vision Clinic.




2. Keep your computer screen clean.

3. Be conscious of blinking regularly.



6. If contact lenses make your eyes feel dry, avoid wearing them when using a computer.

7. Drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated.

8. Avoid 'glare' from windows and overhead lights.

9. Ensure that your computer screen is not flickering.

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