Americans across the US have been straining their eyes, necks, and backs since the invention of the personal computer in the 1980s.  With daily technological advances, computer use is more prevalent than ever among all age brackets.  79% of individuals in the US have internet access at home, and 64% of people over age 65 report daily computer use according to the US Census.  Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) refers to a broad spectrum of eye and vision issues related to close, frequent computer activity.  As with all eye strains, vision problems occur because the visual demands of an activity exceed the visual capabilities of the person's eyes to comfortably and safely complete the task at hand.  Of course, the seriousness of the eye problem and discomfort depends on the amount of time spent on the computer.  Blinking frequently and taking 'eye' breaks is just not cutting it anymore for a lot of computer users.

Most computer users experience eyestrain, headaches, and blurred vision that is directly caused by prolonged computer use.  What some people do not realize is that heavy computer use actually elevates the risk of glaucoma and aggravates existing glaucoma. Additional negative consequences of frequent and sustained computer use include chronic neck, shoulder, back, and wrist pain, also carpal tunnel syndrome, which afflicts more than 25% of computer users presently.   Studies conducted show that visual problems occur in 50-90% of frequent computer users, while 22% of frequent computer users develop musculoskeletal disorders, such as wrist strains, muscle strains, and tendonitis.  An eye doctor survey reported over 10 million primary eye care examinations are conducted annually in the US because of developing visual problems with computer use - this is a serious public health issue. 

As aging individuals encounter difficulty with their vision, their recreational options often become limited to large print books and crossword puzzles, often leaving them out of the informational 'loop' or curtails their reading or puzzles enjoyment.   Fortunately, there is an affordable solution not only for people with low vision, but for anyone wanting to drastically reduce the negative side effects of visual and physical strain during the unavoidable frequent computer usage in this modern day and age.  You can prevent your vision from deteriorating any further with the Zoomtext Magnifier and Reader from Rehabmart. 

The software also enhances screen colors, fonts, and focus, and makes the cursor easily visible.  The Typing Echo automatically reads every word the user types for the ultimate in error-proof emails.  And the best part is that the user chooses the verbosity level that is right for them, from every word on the screen to only the pertinent information to save valuable time.  The computer has never been easier to see, hear, and use, regardless of vision problems or CVS.