With the world getting “smarter” day by day, our eyes are the ones that are unable to keep pace with the ever changing technology. The arrival of computers, laptops, smartphones, tablets, e-readers, and now, e-watches; have made the world limited to the palm of our hands, and also our eyesight!
Use of a digital device or staring at a computer screen for longer periods of time can cause discomfort, blurred vision, red and strained eyes. These eyes and vision related problems that are caused by prolonged exposure of eyes to digital devices or screens are collectively called Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) or digital eye strain.
What causes CVS or Digital Eye Strain?
Viewing a digital screen for longer period of time makes our eyes exposed to the harmful UV rays emitted by laptop screens. Reading or writing texts, with small fonts, or working on an excel file and shuffling continuously between a computer screen and the files on our desk, make our eyes struggle to process and keep up with everything. This puts added pressure on our eye muscles, and hence they become stiff and lose focus.
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Viewing angles, viewing distances and conditions used for these work are often different, than what our visual system is used to. This puts additional pressure on our visual system. In addition, if a person is already suffering from a vision defect, like near or far sightedness; it can also put unnecessary strain on the person’s eyes and contribute to worsening of
When reading Stereo Sue by Oliver Sack in 2006, I realized how important our vision is in multiple ways. The memory of a close friend that passed a few years ago continued to come to mind. My friend named Bill Vickery lost his vision after a surgery on his optic nerve where the nerve was beyond repair and completely damaged. Shortly after his surgery and the loss of sight be started to fall into depression and I was able to see he really needed some help.
Major League Baseball batters have roughly 0.40 seconds to determine what type of pitch the pitch is, determine if the pitch is a ball or strike, determine the speed of the pitch, finish their stride and put their foot down, and attempt to successfully hit the ball. Keeping their eye on the ball makes these tasks more simple. Hitting a baseball is a complex task and one’s vision plays a big part in whether or not they can hit the ball. Although one does not need 20/20 vision to hit the ball they do need to keep sharp focus on the ball in order to hit the ball. Keeping their undivided attention on the ball helps the player see the rotation, and see where the ball is going in order to hit it.
When blindness is referenced the first thought that comes up is the actual disability. Blindness doesn’t always come in the form of a physical impairment but can often times have a figurative meaning. Sophocles, J.C. Oates and Nathaniel Hawthorne demonstrate this act of figuratively referencing blindness in “Oedipus the King,” Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been” and “Young Goodman Brown.” Although some may say that the truth will set you free, for the characters in these stories it decides their fates. The story of “Oedipus the King,” tells a tale of the great ruler of Thebes who has become the culprit of a plaque that is among the city.
This is due to the fact that the game has intensified greatly over the years and has become way more aggressive as the players got bigger and more competitive. Players can also wear lenses and shaded eye wear to help prevent anything from getting in their eyes and also prevent migraines. Some players get migraines due to heredity or because of the fact that they have been hit in the
This results in decreased levels of performance as well as
In the novel Rainbows End, author Vernor Vinge depicts a futuristic world that is almost completely dependent on digital technology. Taking place in the year 2025, this “Digital Age” is home to many innovative advancements. Digital technology has become so omnipresent in the world Vinge creates that it has found its way into all aspects of daily life. The idea of a virtual reality where people no longer have to rely on their imagination has now become a normal part of everyday life. Scientific developments in areas including medicine are also a vital part of this society, and have a great impact on the novel’s characters.
As a outcome of the volume and acuity of patients, things are being missed
To have the privilege of being able to see, you always wonder how life is to someone that can’t. Life revolves a lot in knowing what you can see, hear, taste, smell, and touch. These are some things we take for granted, sometimes you really have to sit yourself down and acknowledge how lucky you are. But in an imperfect world, some people aren’t as lucky and you have to be willing to listen and learn about what other people go through.
“Blood pressure rises. Heart rate speeds up. Psychological measures of stress also show negative outcomes, she said, such as more fatigue, more mistakes and less productivity: ‘The more people multitask, the more errors they make.’ ” (Mark). This piece of evidence shows that habits developed from screens are not beneficial.
Appearance can be misleading, the obvious things we see are not always how things are in real. In Oedipus the King, Sophocle exposes the trick of nature which is "what we see is not what is intended to be" and which turned to be a situational irony in the play, Oedipus the king. Blindness is not only apply to people who are blind.
The origins of human skin colour: The origins of human skin colour remained an enigma that was to generate a multitude of misconceptions. The true source of human pigmentation was finally revealed with the discovery of the melanocyte in the 19th century. Once the amino acid tyrosine was identified to be the key enzyme in pigment formation, attention focused on elucidating the chemical structure of melanin, an enterprise that remains incomplete.
However, instead of pushing our life forward, technology is luring us back to square one by confining the future generation into a compelling world of wonders by taking away the fundamental skills of communication, thought and perception, and empathy. Cris Rowan, a pediatric occupational therapist, anxiously comments, “Diagnoses of ADHD, autism, coordination disorder, developmental delays, unintelligible speech… are increasing at an alarming rate”, as she reveals an unceasing list of negative impacts of technology on developing children (Rowan). Children who grow up with television or computers eventually find themselves trapped inside those boxes. They refuse to exercise, eat and socialize in order to not miss any moments from their favorite shows. When they finally leave their seats, they find themselves unable to coordinate their bodies as they used to.
Introduction Culture and Subculture Culture is a particular group of people, defined by everything from language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts. (Tylor, 1871) Subculture is a different, or even opposes, the mainstream culture in society in terms of norms and values. It is formed by people sharing similar background. These people usually form their own norms, values, attitudes, and lifestyle.
The excessive use of smartphone can lead to eye problem. Long-time focusing on the smartphone tiny screen can cause the eye to be discomfort. According to Amanda (2014), eyestrain, blurred vision and dry eye are the effect of spending too much time on starting smartphone. Moreover, smartphone addiction also can affect teenager’s sleep. The constant checking update on smartphone has interrupt teenager’s sleep and even cause insomnia.
Spending long hours on smartphones or electronics can result in various eye problems such as tension headaches, dry eye and a strain in the eyes (Chan, 2011). People of different age and gender spend