We have discussed the benefits of specialized computer eye glasses that are aligned to near-point or close-proximity distance and the possible features that can be added to them, such as anti-glare, anti-reflection or various tints and colors. Sun clips with a UV-400 rating (they block all UVA and UVB light) are available for all styles. There is no need to consider this group of products as restricted to ugly, ungainly frames or funny-looking lenses. In fact, the frames are entirely unimportant in this regard and you can get very fashionable frames mounted with close proximity lenses.
They are available in practically every color and design, including a myriad array of purples, pinks, browns, golds, yellows, reds, blues and some clear colored or ‘nude' colors that are meant to be almost indistinguishable from the rest of the face. Each lens features two powers: one for computer use and one for reading (-3.00 diopetrs to +6.00). The frames are usually regular spring-hinge frames, though you can get clip-ons if you require distance correction instead of near correction. You wear your regular prescription in the glasses, and the computer one goes in the clip. The glasses and clips, which usually come with a two-year warranty, are available at most optical stores.
Enhanced visibility keyboards
Today the awareness of problems related to over exposure to computer screens has become so widespread that companies are beginning to address the problem with new products. VisiKey, for example, have come out with a new keyboard, designed to fight the symptoms of computer vision syndrome and enhance visibility in from of the screen. The letters, symbols, and numbers in this keyboard are magnified by 43 percent than those on a standard keyboard, so you can see them better and more comfortably.
The keyboard includes 15 useful hot keys that enable one-touch access to Internet and multimedia functions. This facilitates use and allows you to work more efficiently, as most symptoms of computer vision syndrome are related to problems with viewing your computer screen, but this keyboard addresses the problem of viewing your keyboard as it has larger, higher contrast lettering for better visibility and less eyestrain, even in low light conditions. It comes in both wired and wireless versions; the wired version has both a USB and a PS/2 port.
