Eye and Spine Health Essay

In “The Veldt” by Ray Bradbury, the parents are at fault for their deaths because they let their children use technology too much. One of the big problems in The Veldt is the damage that technology caused for the kids. According to, thejoint.com, “more and more children are experiencing eye strain from staring at a screen for too long. This can lead to blurry vision, eye fatigue, focus issues, and even double vision,” in the story Wendy and Peter were exposed to so much technology that not just their minds were affected but also probably their health. Also, Roogirl.com suggested that, “people are not only dependent on technology they are also addicted to it. Studies have shown that when cell phones are taken away subjects heard or felt fathom vibrations, continuously reached for phones that weren’t there and became fidgety and restless.” When Peter and Wendy were told to take a break from the nursery they

“On the other hand, our computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices can have us plugged in 24/7 and can often cause us to feel fatigue and exhaustion, which can take heavy tolls on our mood, health, and well-being. Since our technology never sleeps, it is important that we sync with the daily rhythms of nature and get adequate rest at proper times for optimal health,” was what health expert John Douillard, DC, said about it. This can help explain the children’s, and especially

The constant and more consistent usage of technology has been shown to have negative effects on the physical health of users. One of the major health problems found among persistent users of computers is “Dry Eye”. Dry eye is a symptom of the eyes as a result of a lack of blinking. When using a computer, most of the time, we locate the screen close to our face, the beginning of the problem. Unlike when looking at far away objects, humans don’t blink a vast amount when something is located closer to their face. The lack of blinking leads to tears evaporating more quickly than when you were blinking more frequently. Symptoms of dry eye could be eye fatigue,

Published by the University of Rhode Island, the text allows for a more technical and expert methodology on the effects of technology on adolescents. By the end of the report there is a bibliography that includes a large compilation of citations giving credit as to where the information was found. The intended audience is geared more towards professors, researchers, and students that are relatively familiar with the information and the specific field of research. Rather than a popular source, the formatting of the report follows a abstract, results, conclusion, and bibliography format. There is concrete scientific data throughout the text that was conducted by researchers in the field including charts and graphs demonstrating actual ‘experiments’. There is a large amount of formal and technical language used throughout the report including, “praxis,” “vestibular,” and “proprioceptive,” that can be seen as difficultly understandable by a general public audience (Hatch 23, 37,

Technology and the way it’s being utilized has changed rapidly in the past decade. Phone, tablets, and computers have become more accessible, which changed the way simple tasks are completed. Phones largely have revolutionized the daily lives of everyone, to a degree where it has begun to affect our posture and demeanor. In Jane E Brody's editorial, "Posture Affects Standing, and Not Just the Physical Kind", she clearly informs readers on the negative effects of electronics on everyday life; effectively using ethos, pathos, and logos in her explanation.

My inspiration for wanting to become an optometrist was jump-started by my aunt Rosemary. My aunt suffers from dry macular degeneration, and she first started losing her eyesight when I was about five years old. I have always been close to her, and I have seen her vision deteriorate. Today she can see peripherally. I have watched as she lost her driving privileges and was forced into an early retirement. I always viewed my aunt's condition without an appreciation of how lucky I truly was to have normal vision. However, In the summer of 2002 I visited an optometrist for the first time. Since that first visit to the optometrist 13 years ago, my eyesight has drastically deteriorated. I currently have a correction factor of -7.25 in my right eye, and a correction factor of -8.0 in my left eye. My vision has stabilized, but my high correction power, coupled with observing my aunt's macular degeneration, allowed me to understand that the gift of vision may not be an everlasting gift. I want to do my best to help people make the best of what may not be an enduring attribute of their lives.

Users need to limit their time in cyberspace. Eye safety, repetitive stress syndrome, and sound ergonomic practices are issues that need to be addressed in a new technological world. Beyond the physical issues are those of the psychological issues that are becoming more prevalent such as Internet

Did you know that 9-12% of people are diagnosed with glaucoma. Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve, which is usually associated with high pressure inside the eye. Glaucoma has been labelled the “sneak thief of sight”, because people remain undiagnosed until irreversible vision loss occurs. About 1 out of every 10,000 babies born in the United States are diagnosed with glaucoma. Over 3 million Americans have glaucoma, but only half of them realize they have glaucoma. In this essay, it will discuss about the different types of glaucoma, different causes of glaucoma, and different treatments for glaucoma.

Glaucoma, the leading cause of blindness, currently affects more than 3 million people in the United States and The National Eye Institute estimates that by 2030 this number will be 4.2 million.

The first essay I picked is “Computer Vision Syndrome Affects Millions” by Jane E. Brody. In this essay, Brody introduces a disease called “computer vision syndrome” that people who spend three or more hours a day in front of computer monitors may suffer. He states “Studies have indicated 70 percent to 90 percent of people who use computers extensively, whether for work or play, have one or more symptoms of computer vision syndrome. The effects of prolonged computer use are not just vision-related. Complaints include neurological symptoms like chronic headaches and musculoskeletal problems like neck and back pain”. Similar to Carr’s perspective, Brody believes advanced technology brings negative effects on people, but his essay focuses more

Did you know, the smartphone you have been addicted to could later give you a severe back pain? If not, you better get a reality check to beware of the pain hidden in the excessive usage of your phone. Amid the excessive usage of phones, texting remains a major factor that takes in most of your time. Texting is said to bring stress to your spine. Most of us are unconscious about our postures while texting or using other gadgets. We hardly care about how we sit or look at the phone screens. But, now is the time when we need to be conscious of how much we bend while looking at the phone screens. For this, you first need to know how a bad posture may affect your spine. This has been explained well by Dr. Kenneth Hansraj in his study. In a research

Persuasive essay by Alexander Cuciureanu Many people, especially young people are very reliant on the use of technology on a daily basis these days. Many people cannot live properly without technology for a day, yet alone a couple hours. But most people do not realise how much harm they are doing to their body if they spend too much time on technology while sitting down stationary at a desk, using technology before you go to bed, and what can happen if you use place phone on your face. I believe that everyone should try to limit the amount of time spent on technology.

Why Kids Damage their Eyes, Brain, and Hands When they stare at a computer screen

There are certain modern lifestyle that people usually follow that cannot be denied such as working on computers, watching TV for long hours, insufficient sleep, reading under dim light, staying awake till late at night, exposure to sharp lights etc also accelerates in deteriorating vision. Regular use of I-Lite

According to the report for the 2012 National Health Interview Survey, at least 1.5 million Americans weakened their vision due to use of technology. However, thanks to advanced technology and innovation people can choose between glasses and contacts as a therapy for improving their eyesight. Contact lenses have become the fastest progressing medical devices in optometry and have seen a number of significant improvements and developments since its existence (Schaeffer, 2011). According to Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, the first plastic contact lenses were produced between 1938-1940 in the United States and the first soft lenses came later in the 70s.