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EYE STRAIN [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-11-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mental health and hygiene
- Hygiene and Health
- Internet and Telematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- digital fatigue
1, record 1, English, digital%20fatigue
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Digital fatigue is physical and mental exhaustion caused by the continuous use of digital devices[. The] symptoms of digital fatigue include :eye strain, neck strain, and backache, and mental symptoms, including mental fatigue, lack of concentration, negativity, and depression. 2, record 1, English, - digital%20fatigue
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hygiène et santé mentales
- Hygiène et santé
- Internet et télématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fatigue numérique
1, record 1, French, fatigue%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La fatigue numérique est un épuisement causé par une grande utilisation des écrans et d'Internet, que ce soit pour le travail, les études ou les loisirs. [...] Les symptômes de la fatigue numérique sont variés : difficulté à se concentrer, yeux qui piquent, tensions musculaires, maux de tête, irritabilité, insomnie, etc. 2, record 1, French, - fatigue%20num%C3%A9rique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-07-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
- Informatics
- Collaboration with the OQLF
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- digital eye strain
1, record 2, English, digital%20eye%20strain
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- DES 2, record 2, English, DES
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- digital eyestrain 1, record 2, English, digital%20eyestrain
correct
- DES 3, record 2, English, DES
correct
- DES 3, record 2, English, DES
- computer vision syndrome 1, record 2, English, computer%20vision%20syndrome
correct
- CVS 4, record 2, English, CVS
correct
- CVS 4, record 2, English, CVS
- screen fatigue 5, record 2, English, screen%20fatigue
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Eye strain experienced when looking at the screen of an electronic device for a long time. 5, record 2, English, - digital%20eye%20strain
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
- Informatique
- Collaboration avec l'OQLF
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fatigue oculaire numérique
1, record 2, French, fatigue%20oculaire%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- fatigue visuelle numérique 1, record 2, French, fatigue%20visuelle%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
- fatigue oculaire liée à l'ordinateur 1, record 2, French, fatigue%20oculaire%20li%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20l%27ordinateur
correct, feminine noun
- syndrome de vision informatique 1, record 2, French, syndrome%20de%20vision%20informatique
avoid, calque, masculine noun
- SVI 2, record 2, French, SVI
avoid, calque, masculine noun
- SVI 2, record 2, French, SVI
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fatigue oculaire qui se manifeste quand une personne passe un long moment devant l'écran d'un appareil électronique. 1, record 2, French, - fatigue%20oculaire%20num%C3%A9rique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-04-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Medical and Dental Services (Military)
- The Eye
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- left-dominant eye
1, record 3, English, left%2Ddominant%20eye
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This arrangement promises to reduce eye strain and also caters to crew members with left-dominant eyes. 1, record 3, English, - left%2Ddominant%20eye
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
- Oeil
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- gaucher de l'œil
1, record 3, French, gaucher%20de%20l%27%26oelig%3Bil
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'optique de présentation au pilote est par ailleurs binoculaire, ce qui diminue la fatigue et élimine le problème des pilotes ou tireurs gauchers de l'œil. 1, record 3, French, - gaucher%20de%20l%27%26oelig%3Bil
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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