Every year, the Canadian Association of Optometrists hosts a national public awareness campaign which highlights the importance of regular eye exams. This year they are raising awareness for computer vision syndrome. CVS is a growing problem for those who spend hours in front of a digital screen. The most common symptoms include dry, tired and burning eyes. Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms and different ways to avoid it with Dr. Langis Michaud. Learn more Here. continue reading...
Want to keep that summer glow year round? Then apparently you’re not alone. A fake website that claims to give computer users a tan through their screens has garnered more than one million views. Computertan.com was set up by a skin cancer charity to promote the idea that skin cancer kills. When users on the site try to access the free 5-minute test tan, they are warned: “Don’t be fooled - UV Exposure Can Kill.” Read more…
