More than one in five European employees report suffering from stress-related health problems at work. Unfortunately, this phenomenon spares no sector of activity, being found in small businesses as well as in multinational corporations. Stress alone accounts for 55% of absenteeism at work in Europe and causes numerous inconveniences for companies.
The repercussions of stress on vision
It is important to note that what affects the body inevitably affects visual function. The first physiological changes in the body during stress lead to:
- A narrowing of the visual field
- Pupil dilation
- Immobilization of the gaze
- An increase in accommodation
Other stress-related health problems
In addition to affecting vision, stress has real repercussions on the entire body:
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Depression
- Alcoholism
- Drug addiction
5 tips to reduce stress at work
- Transform anger into something positive
- Get some fresh air at least once every 3 hours
- Stand up from your chair at least once an hour (walk in the corridors, walk around your office, get a glass of water, etc.)
- Take coffee breaks and chat with colleagues twice a day outside of lunch break
- Separate your professional life from your personal life
If you work in front of screens, also consider opting for a pair of "Cool Blue" blue light filtering glasses. Such equipment will protect your eyes from the negative effects of harmful artificial blue light and reduce the risks of stress, depression, and various ailments (headache, backache, stiff neck).
