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Routine testing for increased tech time

Routine testing for increased tech time.

Independent Auckland CBD optometry practice, Campuspecs, is asking the public to invest in their personal wellbeing by making time for a routine eye examination.

Extensive research carried out on Computer Vision Syndrome by Dr. Mark Rosenfield of the SUNY College of Optometry, has shown around 40 percent of individuals report tired eyes, dry eyes and eye strain for at least half the time that they are looking at screens.

The US Vision Council, Digital Eye Strain Report 2015, reveals that on average, more than nine in 10 adults (93.3 percent) spend more than two hours each day using a digital device, with more than six in 10 adults (60.8 percent) spending five or more hours on digital devices each day. Whether it's for work or play, using computers, smartphones, tablets and e-readers TV or video games.

Campuspecs Practice Optometrist, Ms Lisa Lu, says, “With ever increasing use of computer screens, smartphones and tablets, it may exacerbate certain refractive, binocular vision and ocular surface conditions - so it is important for people to have an eye examination, even if you have not had one before, and your distance vision appears to be fine.”

Practice Manager and Managing Dispensing Optician, Ms Bernice Reddy, says, “We’re keen to ensure the Auckland public have access to a full eye examination, to that end we’re offering these free until the end of March.”

For further reading on the report visit
http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/digital-eye-strain-report-2015

Campuspecs is located at 36 Lorne Street, Auckland.

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