Pinson, Alabama optometrist Dr. Irwin Fingerman treats Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) for those spending hours at a computer screen

Pinson, AL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/31/2014 -- Pinson, Alabama optometrist Dr. Irwin Fingerman of Dr. Optical eye care treats Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), a condition of pain, soreness, eye fatigue and dryness that results from hours spent staring into a computer screen. Millions of people who work at a computer suffer from CVS symptoms without realizing why their eyes are sore, they can't focus, or are experiencing headaches and dizziness after long hours at the desk. According to the American Optometric Association, computer eye strain affects over 70% of the 143 million Americans who work at a computer on a daily basis. It is known that prolonged periods of screen time put unnatural strain on the eyes, often causing eye fatigue, discomfort, or other symptoms associated with CVS.

Unlike printed letters in a newspaper or book, characters on a computer screen can fade and diminish at the edges, making them less clearly defined. After a few hours of computer use, the eyes will involuntarily drift toward a comfortable resting point, causing eye muscles to continually flex to maintain focus on the screen in view. This results in undue stress on the muscles around the eye and the eyes' lenses. Additionally, computer screen glare and screen reflections from the surrounding environment also interfere with the eyes' ability to focus. These disruptions force the eyes to work even harder to maintain constant focus. Incorrect positioning of the computer monitor exacerbates the problem. If a monitor is placed too high, the eyes tend to stay wide open, blinking less and becoming easily dry and irritated. Having an improperly placed monitor forces an unnatural sitting position, encouraging poor posture which causes headaches and neck and back pain.

Fortunately Dr. Fingerman can treat Computer Vision Syndrome's short-term symptoms. Currently, no evidence suggests long-term computer usage leads to permanent damage. Symptoms range from eye strain and fatigue, blurred or double vision, painful squinting, dry and irritated eyes, difficulty focusing, neck and back pain and recurrent headaches. Fight these conditions by adjusting computer monitors to stand 20" to 26" away, low enough that eyes focus 4" to 8" above the center of the monitor. Dr. Fingerman may prescribe a pair of eyeglasses designed specifically for computer screen use, which helps the eyes retain focus and avoid straining. Reduce the amount of environmental light that reflects off the screen, use lubricating eye drops, and give the eyes a break every 20 to 60 minutes to further aid in alleviating CVS symptoms.

About Dr. Fingerman
Dr. Fingerman and the knowledgeable staff at Dr. Optical are the premiere eye care service providers for the Pinson, Alabama area.

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Dr. Optical breaks down best practices for protecting eyes during sports and other activities

Pinson, AL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/09/2014 -- Dr. Irwin Fingerman of Pinson, Alabama eye care practice, Dr. Optical has provided a guideline for protective eye wear ideal for various activities and sports. Vision optics and protective eye wear for specific activities can be recommended by an optometrist at Dr. Optical's Pinson location. Many athletes can gain enhanced performance and improve safety by wearing the right eye wear. Sports vision specialists can recommend protective devices for athletes to improve hand-eye coordination and prevent eye injury. Often, many sports require certain specialized gear to be worn to accommodate physical contact, environmental circumstances, or to enable activity at night or during bright lighting.

For example, sports contact lenses provide a competitive advantage for many athletes, especially ones benefited by a wider field of view. Vision enhancing sports eyeglasses provide similar benefits, but may be more convenient for certain sports, or for athletes who wish to transition quickly from play to work and prefer easily removable lenses. Glasses can provide eye protection, color enhancement, light filtering and more. Many athletes' performance can be enhanced with simple vision correcting eye wear.

About Dr. Optical
Finding the right sports vision specialist can help in the selection of the right sports vision eye wear. Sports vision specialists take into consideration performance, existing eye disorders and vision acuity when recommending the right eye wear for each athlete. An assay of vision tests and therapies will be applied to enhance the effectiveness of sports vision eye wear. These tests connect the athlete with the right tools, whether for correcting shortsightedness, night blindness, light sensitivity or object tracking capabilities. More advanced solutions, like eye-shaping orthokeratology, involve special lenses worn at night and for athletes in contact sports. Skiers may wear anything from full goggles to streamlined styles that resemble sunglasses. Snow sports goggles are often made with materials that withstand extreme cold and are shatter resistant. Other specialized eye wear includes masks and goggles for swimming and diving, and specialized lenses made for shooting sports.

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Optometrist offers family eye care, including optometry for infants, helping encourage a lifetime of healthy visual development and eye health

Pinson, AL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/10/2014 -- Dr. Irwin Fingerman and the staff at Dr. Optical know that eye care is important for adults, but many may not realize the great importance of eye care for infants whose eyes are developing and, like the rest of their bodies, need care and attention to encourage those healthy first phases. Parents have lots of exciting tools at their fingertips when it comes to helping babies' eyesight develop as they begin to learn more about the world around them, and are seeing it for the first time. First and foremost, proper prenatal care and nutrition encourage a healthy baby overall, and this of course includes the health of a child's eyes. At birth, an infant's eyes need to be examined in case they show evidence of congenital eye problems. Though rare, early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to correcting problems which may increase in severity if left unattended.

At 6 months, a baby is ready for his or her fist eye exam. A visit to the family optometrist can accomplish this important examination with the thoroughness and attention to detail that each parent deserves to receive for their children. The family optometrist should examine for evidence of nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, in addition to checking eye mobility and overall eye health. At this age, eye problems are uncommon but diagnosing those that do occur is essential to correction and a life of healthy sight. Vision development and eye health problems are more easily corrected by early treatment. The great news for most families is that, unless a disorder or disease has been discovered or parents are otherwise advised by the optometrist, the child's next eye check-up shouldn't occur until around 3 years of age, at the point when they'll be getting ready to enter school.

Part of the adventures of parenting involves finding new ways to introduce parts of the wide world to a baby's new eyes. Between birth and 3 years of age, a child's vision skills will continue to develop at an advanced rate, along with the rest of their bodies. There are many guidelines and tips to ensure and encourage a child's healthy visual development. During the baby's first 4 months, he or she should be following moving objects with their eyes, and are soon attempting to reach for things they see - prompting haircuts and beard trimmings for mom and dad as little ones explore their world first with eyes, then with yanking hands. As they grow, their hand-eye coordination should grow in accuracy. Parents can use a nightlight in baby's room, change the crib's position frequently, and the child's position within the crib, keep toys within baby's range of focus, talk to baby while moving around the room, alternate feeding sides and hang a moving mobile outside of the crib to keep baby's attention. To learn more about children's healthy eyesight development and family eye care, visit Dr. Optical online at www.droptical.com.

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