Computer Vision

 computer The Computer Eye Clinic, located in the School of Optometry at the University of California at Berkeley, was started in August of 1985 - the first in the nation. It was founded to serve the large number of people experiencing vision and eye-related problems at their computers. These vision problems have become know as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS).

CVS is often different from other typical eye problems. The eye care provided in this clinic is specific to the needs of computer users. As appropriate, the following aspects of vision and the workplace environment are evaluated.

  • Ergonomic arrangement of the computer workstation
  • Evaluation of lighting and reflections
  • Eye health evaluation and refraction
  • Analysis of visual functioning at near working distances
  • Computer glasses design and prescription

PATIENT ELIGIBILTIY
The services of the Computer Eye Clinic are available to anyone with vision and/or eye-related difficulties at a computer. The clinic is on the UC Berkeley campus and is available to US faculty, alumni, staff, and students as well as patients from outside the campus community.

You will most likely benefit from the care in this clinic if you have any of the following most common CVS symptoms: eyestrain, blurred vision, dry eyes, irritated eyes, tired eyes, headaches, light sensitivity or neck and backaches.

EXAMINATION SERVICES

  • Computer eye examination - a complete eye examination and routine ergonomic assessment
  • Advanced vision or ergonomic assessment - some patients require a second visit, depending upon the visual and ergonomic analysis and treatment needed
Patients may also be referred to this clinic after receiving a general eye examination from their primary eye care provider. Services will be provided as needed.

SERVICES TO ORGANIZATIONS

  • Ergonomic evaluations - assessment of workplace ergonomics with recommendations
  • Employee vision screening - on site visual system evaluation of computer-using employee
  • Seminars to employees - how to manage CVS or related topics
Please call to arrange services for your business or office.

SCHEDULING AN EXAMINATION
Examinations can be scheduled by calling (510) 642-2020.

As some of the care provided in this clinic involves ergonomic assessment of the computer work environment, it is helpful for the patient to observe and measure aspects of their work environment and bring this information to the clinic at the scheduled examination.