Fatigue, dryness, lessened ability to see far-away objects when I spend more than 3 hours on the computer. My neck and shoulders become tense from typing and working the mouse. I have a neck pain that continues the next day if I work for many hours.
Many universities now require a computer and computer literacy for enrollment.
When questioned about computer use most students report discomfort such as dry eyes, neck and shoulder tightness, back pain and exhaustion. Students describe similar symptoms as those reported by employees using computers. The frequency and distribution of symptoms among college students, or how these may relate to factors such as the number of hours worked, are not known. This survey investigates the discomfort associated with computer use. Distribution of discomfort for different body areas.