October is also the month of vision.The International Labor Organization revealed that by 2023, every year 3.5 million workplace injuries and eye injuries, a number worthy of attention. These eye problems can have serious consequences and cause significant disability.
The most important thing everyone should remember is that Nine out of ten cases can be effectively prevented or treated. Safety measures must be taken seriously in all spaces.
Some people say they take care of their eyes when it comes to screens. They also said they wore glasses, ate a diet that was healthy for their eyeballs, and gave their eyes short breaks.
According to a report by the International Labor Organization and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, 13 million people worldwide suffer from work-related visual impairment.
“Failure to place the computer at the appropriate height and distance, Do not use our glasses, lenses or the advice of the ophthalmologist, we have uncorrected vision problems and we have to use protective elements,” said ophthalmologist Jairo Naranjo.
Experts explain that a lack of care can cause harm ranging from simple eye strain to severe trauma that can lead to permanent damage, vision loss and blindness.
“The ones that most affect us all are dry eye or conjunctivitis. In general, all ocular surface diseases can result from changes in work or from misuse of objects used at work. For example, air conditioners, computers,” he explained.
It is important to recognize risk factors such as exposure to dust, chemicals, radiation, heat, etc.: “Computers must The distance is between 40 and 60 cm, similar to eye height because we have to perform neck movements“.
Those in front of screens are advised to follow the 20, 20, 20 rule: every 20 minutes, pause for 20 seconds and look at an object 20 feet away (i.e. 6 meters). It is important for employers to know what to do if an accident occurs.
Under the slogan “Care for your eyes at work,” the authorities are calling on employees and employers to take action to look after eye health, which must be a top priority in the work environment.