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Computers make you blind: official |
axxxr
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From: Londinium
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We all know that prolonged computer use can cause RSI, back trouble, high blood pressure and steam to vent from both ears, but it appears that's the least of our worries, because we'll soon all be blind and that will be an end to it.
According to a Japanese study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, relentlessly hammering the PC may contribute to the onset of glaucoma - a nasty disease which progressively damages the optic nerve and eventually leads to blindness. The researchers - led by Dr Masayuki Tatemichi of Toho University School of Medicine - tested the eyesight of a total of 10,000 staff at four Japanese companies. They found that 522 of their guinea pigs demonstrated "visual field abnormalities" - aka "sight defects" to the man in the street.
The scientists reckon there is a significant link between these defects and heavy computer use by those who are also long or short-sighted. Furthermore, 165 of those demonstrating visual field abnormalities already showed signs of glaucoma - especially those suffering from short-sightedness.
The team classified level of computer use by dividing it into blocks ranging from less than five years to in excess of 20. Time per session - from one hour to more than eight - was then factored in to categorise the subjects as light, medium or heavy users. The majority of heavy users are young men, the report adds.
The main conclusion of the study is: short-sighted heavy computer users are most at risk from developing glaucoma. The scientists suggest that the optic nerve in short-sighted users might be more sensitive to "computer stress". Their report concludes: "Computer stress is reaching higher levels than have ever been experienced before. In the next decade, therefore, it might be important for public health professionals to show more concern about myopia and VFA [visual field abnormalities] in heavy computer users.
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Sammy_boy
Joined: Mar 31, 2004
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That's me buggered then, I'm shortsighted and use my PC rather a lot! 
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axxxr
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On 2004-11-17 18:06:22, Sammy_boy wrote:
That's me buggered then, I'm shortsighted and use my PC rather a lot!
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I'm short sighted aswell and this has got me worried now! 
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Lynx69
Joined: Feb 22, 2004
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On 2004-11-17 18:06:22, Sammy_boy wrote:
That's me buggered then, I'm shortsighted and use my PC rather a lot!
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Same as me
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SCORPIONKING1982
Joined: Mar 11, 2003
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From: Leeswood
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ive been working 12hrs a day/ 7 days a week for the last 4 years and my eyes are fine so far. maybe theyll just fall out one day
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methylated_spirit
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Its scare-mongering. How many millions work with computers and have NO ill effects?
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VRocker
Joined: Nov 19, 2004
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I spend 15 hours a day on my computer and have done for the last 3 years. sometimes working on both at the same time. i'm not short or long sighted and i have no eye problems. no need for glasses. took an eye test a while ago and they said they were fine. Its just all BS. |
namal
Joined: Nov 07, 2004
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I saw that too, it was published in a local paper here. They'd better say what we have to do about it too, are we suposed to STOP using pcs or something?!
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blackspot
Joined: Sep 06, 2004
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It's the monitor that's causing this problems isn't it and not the PC itself. I think it's like watching TV at a closer distance for a long time. Perhaps researchers should spend more time in the development of better monitors/computer screens.
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Posted: 2004-11-17 17:41
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