Questions about eye vision/glasses/ and computers?

Question

I have this problem where I can't see text on the computer and find myself leaning on the desk and like 10 inches next to the screen and it strains my eyes and i move back like a minute after. Its sort of like a habit once in a while to do that. I'm prescribed with glasses but i don't really wear them, only once in a while. Does it ruin you're vision if you let it strain like that?

Does your vision get worse?

What happens if you don't wear your glasses because I don't really need them, only sometimes if i have to read small text

Answer 1

Your vision won't get worse...you'll just wind up with eye strain and headaches.

If you feel the need to move closer to the monitor, put your glasses on.  A room distance progressive lens would also seem appropriate.  With that lens, you are able to see the screen, but your distance vision will be limited to about 10 feet.

Answer 2

I think if you need to wear them,even if it's to read small text,then I would advise wearing them for that.I don't think it's worth it to have eye strains,but if you need them just for that purpose,I think you should use them!