President's Prescription: The Eyes Have It…Computer Vision Syndrome - KCBD NewsChannel 11

We all stare at some kind of screen for countless of hours a day. Whether it is a computer, cell phone or e-reader, technology has changed the way we do everything from work, study and play. But with all of this great technology, our eyes may be paying a price.

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Remember, you may not wear glasses and still suffer from CVS. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms, see an eye doctor for an exam and ask about computer glasses. For the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, I'm Dr. Tedd Mitchell and this is the President's Prescription.

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