Poor posture can contribute to vision problems
Jan. 20, 2021
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GLEN CARBON Improper body alignment or poor posture could be suffering from an undiagnosed eye condition, according to Dr. Julie Steinhauer, OD, FCOVD, owner of Vision For Life.
Steinhauer said people who slump or lean forward at a computer screen may have a condition called myopia or nearsightedness. Others who sit more rigid and may even lean back from their screen can have a condition called hyperopia or farsightedness.
“Nearly everyone is on a computer, laptop, or iPhone at some part of the day,” she said. “Many have to constantly lean over and slouch their shoulders in order to clearly read the words on the screen. Others may have to hold their mobile phone at arm’s length and lean back to read more precisely. Both these postures are indicative of a possible underlying vision issue.”
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Published by: Biography: Sharma is a clinical assistant professor of neurology at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle. Her clinical interests include sports-related concussion, post-traumatic headache and TBI. Her research interests include investigating factors that may influence concussion recovery such as air travel, hormonal fluctuations in females and substance use.
Disclosures: Sharma reports no relevant financial disclosures. ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on .