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Healthy Vision in the Workplace

Healthy Vision in the Workplace MAY May is Healthy Vision Month and in an increasingly digital world it has never been more important to look after your eyes in your workplace. Workers in western countries spend at least 7 hours a day using a computer = 1806 hours annually On average more time is spent in front of a computer than sleeping For the first time the amount Studies indicate that 50% - of time spent accessing digital media is due to surpass hours spent watching television in 2014 90% of computer users suffer from visual symptoms of digital eye strain Digital Eye Strain - What is it? ABCDE FGHIJ KLMNO PORST UVWX YZ Eckedi white bindi look ler thamallithe athers nOme hadi kmowmitt An Eing atboutt to welcom Blurred Vision Double Vision Dry, Red eyes Eye Irritation Headaches Neck or Back Pain Digital eye strain, or computer vision syndrome, affects up to 90% of all computer users It is a repetitive stress injury When working at a computer people blink 5 times less frequently than normal you spend more than 2 hours daily in front of computer you have 90% chance of developing digital eye strain How to avoid Digital Eye Strain Monitor approx. 16 - 18 inches away Neutral head position Top of screen slightly below :... eye level Viewing angle of 15° *Spine and body upright .* Lower back supported * Elbows close to body .. Feet flat on the ground Neutral bend at wrist Remember Optimise your work station: Use technology: Take advantage of browser extensions and Every 20 Ensure your desk is set up ergonomically with proper lighting, seat adjustments, and monitor settings apps like Protectyourvision and Flux to adjust your screen settings and remind you to take breaks Keep your distance: Maintain an appropriate distance from your mobile and desktop minutes, take a screens 20 second break and look at Keep it clean: Regularly tidy and wipe down your electronic device screens, smudges and dust can strain your eyes something 20 Remember to blink: It may sound silly, but staring at screens can dry your eyes out. feet away Is eye strain impacting your work? OCompanies are losing more than $2,000 per year per affected employee O Women are more likely to say they suffer from visual disturbances at work, but men are more likely to say they take breaks because of them O Studies of eyestrain have shown that employees can lose up to 15 minutes of work time a day There are more than 10million visits to eye doctors every year for digital eye strain related problems O Most employees are taking multiple breaks throughout the day on account of vision problems. O The average person takes two breaks per day, but nearly one-third of workers are taking three or more breaks and 13% are taking more than five References: https://www.vsp.com/eyes.html http://www.computer-vision-syndrome.org/ http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/NEI_Calendar.pdf http://www.allaboutvision.com/cvs/productivity.htm http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs282/en/ https://www.vsp.com/computer-vision-syndrome.html http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/computer-vision-syndrome http://www.winbeta.org/news/microsoft-us-workers-spend-7-hours-computer-day-average http://www.shrm.org/hrdisciplines/benefits/Articles/Pages/Vision-Problems-Productivity.aspx http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Digital-Set-Surpass-TV-Time-Spent-with-US-Media/1010096 Callingwood Vision Centre Doctor Sarah Keep www.callingwoodvisioncentre.com |||

Healthy Vision in the Workplace

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In an increasingly digital world it has never been more important to look after your eyes in the workplace. This infographic enlighten tips that can help you maintain a healthy vision in workplace.

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