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Dr. O'Shea and colleages provide comprehensive eye
care for the entire family! Please use our web based
eye exam scheduler to make your appointment today!
Dr. O'Shea and colleages provide comprehensive eye
care for the entire family! Please use our web based
eye exam scheduler to make your appointment today!
| EZ EYECARE, Inc. 508-872-1284 |
| 26 Whittier Street Framingham, MA 01701 (508) 872-1284 100 Corporate Drive Franklin, MA 02038 402 Waverly Street Framingham, MA 01702 |
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February is National Workplace Eye Health
and Safety Month Month
and Safety Month Month
People who sit in front of a computer for long periods of time
often encounter a variety of uncomfortable symptoms.
Headaches, neck strain, backaches and wrist pain are
common, but, sadly, the most prevalent symptoms of
prolonged computer use-eye strain, blurred vision and dry
eye-are often overlooked. In fact, eye and vision problems
are the most frequently reported health care problems
among computer users.
often encounter a variety of uncomfortable symptoms.
Headaches, neck strain, backaches and wrist pain are
common, but, sadly, the most prevalent symptoms of
prolonged computer use-eye strain, blurred vision and dry
eye-are often overlooked. In fact, eye and vision problems
are the most frequently reported health care problems
among computer users.
These symptoms contribute to computer vision syndrome, which the
American Optometric Association defines as "the complex of eye and
vision problems related to near work that are experienced during or
related to computer use."
Sitting at a computer generally causes a person to look straight
ahead for long stretches, work in a dry office or home environment,
and to blink less often. These factors can lead to vision problems.
Additionally, computer use requires specific vision skills, which add
further demands to the visual system and contribute to eye and vision
discomfort. These skills include:
•Ocular motility — the ability of the eyes to move in various positions.
•Accommodation — the ability of the eyes to focus clearly at various
distances.
•Vergence — The ability to move the eyes in (convergence) or out
(divergence).
American Optometric Association defines as "the complex of eye and
vision problems related to near work that are experienced during or
related to computer use."
Sitting at a computer generally causes a person to look straight
ahead for long stretches, work in a dry office or home environment,
and to blink less often. These factors can lead to vision problems.
Additionally, computer use requires specific vision skills, which add
further demands to the visual system and contribute to eye and vision
discomfort. These skills include:
•Ocular motility — the ability of the eyes to move in various positions.
•Accommodation — the ability of the eyes to focus clearly at various
distances.
•Vergence — The ability to move the eyes in (convergence) or out
(divergence).
Is Your Work Station
Properly Arranged?
Properly Arranged?
Although the visual system faces considerable challenges when using a computer, most issues can be
solved. Remember that problems with the use of the computer cause needless discomfort and may rob
productivity. Heeding the suggestions made here along with those made by your doctor of optometry,
will enable you to use your computer comfortably and productively.
solved. Remember that problems with the use of the computer cause needless discomfort and may rob
productivity. Heeding the suggestions made here along with those made by your doctor of optometry,
will enable you to use your computer comfortably and productively.