Visual problems at work
8 out of 10 employees report experiencing visual discomfort and eye problems at work. Headaches, dry eyes, neck stiffness, glare, and eye strain are among the various symptoms. Many of them take up to 5 breaks a day to rest their eyes. These are alarming figures that endanger the eyesight of employees as well as company finances.
Employee vision problems that impact work performance
According to a study conducted by Asnav, more than one in two employees takes at least one break a day to rest their eyes, and 13% take up to 5 breaks a day to relieve various eye discomforts. Such figures, combined with increasing work stoppages, can be a major concern for companies. Indeed, this could lead to an immense loss of productivity.
What causes employees' vision problems and how can they be easily remedied?
56% of employees report being primarily disturbed by light at work:
– 23% by outdoor light
– 13% by indoor light
– 20% by both
If you work in front of a screen (computer, monitor, etc.), it is advisable to protect yourself from the blue light emitted by the LEDs of screens, which causes significant ailments: headaches, dry eyes, eye strain, red and stinging eyes... To do this, simply get a pair of computer glasses and also protect your screen with a harmful artificial blue light filter.
If the problems persist, it is important to consult an eye care specialist: ophthalmologist, optometrist, optician...
