September 24, 2004—Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), a recognized visual disorder by the American Optometric Association, has emerged as the leading health problem associated with prolonged computer use. According to the Federal National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, nearly 90% of all users working on a computer three or more hours per day suffer from some form of vision problem. Adding to the seriousness of workplace eyestrain are the astonishing one million new cases of CVS each year.
These CVS sufferers experience headaches, loss of focus and burning, tired or dry eyes from looking at both monitors and keyboards. VisiKey, a new Enhanced Visibility Internet keyboard, addresses the keyboard portion of CVS with larger, higher contrast letters. The Enhanced Visibility lettering system features letters, numbers and symbols that are 430% larger than those on a standard keyboard. VisiKey’s Enhanced Visibility keyboard includes 15 useful hot keys that enable one touch access to Internet/multimedia functions. These Internet and media buttons are all slightly larger making them easier to locate.
The larger, higher contrast lettering increases visibility and lowers eyestrain, providing a more comfortable computing experience, even in lower light conditions. With the VisiKey(TM) keyboard, computer users can be more productive and alleviate some CVS related symptoms simultaneously.
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