Vision ergonomics is the art of designing the workplace environment so that it is tailored to each individual’s visual needs and preferences.
Because workers have individual preferences, their workplaces should be designed uniquely for them.
If you know how to arrange your workstation to accommodate your preferences, you will be less likely to suffer symptoms working with the computer.
Vision ergonomics helps to alleviate computer vision syndrome.
Computer vision syndrome
is the widely-used term
to describe visual fatigue and its symptoms while using the computer.
Symptoms
reported are similar to ocular tendonitis, including headaches,
eye aches, brow aches, tired and heavy eyes, vision difficulties, neck and
backaches, nausea, photosensitivity, dry, red, irritated or stinging
eyes.
Computer workers
who suffer CVS
can have reduced
productivity.
Vision ergonomics is based upon knowledge of the eye muscles, their balance and focusing abilities.
Both
are essential in determining how to arrange the workplace
environment including the computer monitor and keyboard and how to design the glasses.
The
Work Station
The position of the monitor, the location of any reference materials, lighting
requirements and chair position can be intelligently positioned to maximize eye muscle
balance and, thereby, minimize eyestrain and
headaches.
Glasses
Glasses can be designed to reduce uncomfortable
head posturing and eye fatigue. The proper prescription,
including prism lenses,
and the optimum lens design are based on individual needs.