Keep an eye on your eye! At work, there are different ways to keep your eyes in good shape.
It’s the beginning of the week and you’re making sure you’re all eyes on your job. But we are aware that some, if not most, of our work-related activities might be straining our eyes. As “Workplace Eye Wellness Month” is here, it’s worth reminding ourselves to keep an eye on our daily tasks that might prove hazardous to our eye’s general health.
Here are several helpful tips on preventing damage to your eyes and vision.
Office menace
In a PC-centric workplace, try checking your PC’s screen brightness. You could also either upgrade your old monitor or get an anti-glare screen guard. Avoid using devices in low lit or high lit room, use computer glasses and anti-glare glasses, or use software that protect the eyes from screen radiation. A few claim some apps can help manage the glare of your monitor, adapt to the screen, or control the brightness of the monitor. While these apps may look promising and helpful, it is always advisable to do a series of tests and choose which approach or device is best for you.
Goggles search
In industrial workplaces, commonly reported eye injuries are caused by small particles or objects (such as metal slivers, wood chips or dust) striking or abrading the eye. It is mandatory to use protective eyewears comfortable and sufficient enough for peripheral vision. Protective eyewears’ comfort enhancing features should include: cushioned brows, comfortable gel nosepieces or padded nose bridges, vented frames, flexible or ratcheted temples and lenses with adjustable angles. Usually, these are glasses which have been tested for hazard compliance.
Lab safety first
In laboratories, proper eye protection procedures should also be observed. Staff and personnel should always wear eye equipment that meets hazard safety standards. According to several experts, polycarbonate lens safety glasses are the most prevalent type of eye protection. Safety glasses come in every shape and style imaginable. Well-designed products are lightweight, comfortable and economical; also important is a good fit. Things to look for are soft rubber nosepieces and adjustable, rubber-tipped temples that hold well without excessive pressure. Soft, sticky rubber in these areas provides a good grip even when the wearer is sweating.
