Аntioxidants in complex treatment of computer vision syndrome

Zakharova M.A.^1,2, Kuroyedov  A.V.<sup>1,2

1</sup>Mandryka Central Clinical Hospital 
²Russian National Research Medical University named after N.I. Pirogov

Nowdays people use computers and electronic devices as a universal tool for professional activities and leisure. Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is a clinical manifestation of prolonged use of modern devices and is revealed in the majority of users. CVS is defined as the combination of eye and vision symptoms. First vision disorders are temporary, but regular eye strain can lead to preservation of symptoms even after termination of digital devices usage. The main reason for the CVS development is extreme eye accommodation strain due to principal images differences on the monitor and paper. Convenient treatment of CVS includes optimization of electronic devices usage, accommodation training, laser stimulation of the ciliary body, neurotrophic, magnet and bioresonance therapy, reflexology, massage of cervical area, instillation of -agonists. Besides computer eye strain is a stress, accompanied by disruption of oxidative-antioxidant balance with free radicals release. So CVS treatment should include antioxidants. The paper addresses the comprehensive approach of CVS treatment and drugs efficac, including medicines containing anthocyanosudes.
Keywords: computer vision syndrome, anthocyanosides, bilberry extract, comprehensive CVS treatment.
For citation: Zakharova M.A., Kuroyedov A.V. Аntioxidants in complex treatment of computer vision syndrome // RMJ. Clinical ophthalmology. 2016. № 1. P. 54–59.