VISION IN THE WORKPLACE

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SYMPTOMS LIKE

+ SORE TIRED EYES
+ HEADACHES
+ DRY, BURNING, TEARY EYES
+ NECK SHOULDER AND BACK STRAIN

and…

IT CAN ALL STARTS WITH HOW YOU SIT!

OTHER THINGS THAT CAN AFFECT YOUR
VISION IN THE WORKPLACE…

1. Improper Lighting.
2. Uncomfortable seating.
3. Viewing angles and improper working distance.
4. BLUE LIGHT!

WHAT EXACTLY IS BLUE LIGHT?

BUT…

Long term exposure can damage the retina can lead to serious conditions like
Macular Degeneration, the leading cause of visual impairment in the Western world.
And this damage is irreversible. 

TOOLS AND STRATEGIES FOR HEATHY EYES:

1. Proper seating.
2. 20/20/20 Rule (every 20 minutes take 20 seconds to stare at something 20 ft away).
3. Computer glasses with blue light blocking coating.
4. Reduce blue light by reducing the brightness of your screen, or adding blue light filter to your devices with apps like www.justgetflux.com

One Comment

  • Rob Currence says:

    Glad to see an article addressing this! I am an OD in Montana and was blown away when I first learned about the effects of blue light. We now offer lenses for our patients, and I have outfitted my family with the lenses. So important if you do a lot of computer work! I appreciate the article

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