Doc Bison Facts of Life: Your Vision at Work

Did you know that you can save yourself physical stress and discomfort while at work AND improve your efficiency buy maintaining good posture? Here are a few tips on how to achieve optimal results!

  

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First and most importantly, modify your chair with cushions to follow the 90 degree rule:

•     Head over shoulders and elbows
•     Elbows at 90 degrees to torso and parallel to the floor
•     Hips and knees parallel to the floor
•     Knees above ankles
•     Keep feet flat on the floor

If you use bifocals, trifocals or progressive lenses, the center of your computer screen should be slightly lower as well as parallel to your tilted face. You should be able to look over the top of your computer screen while looking straight ahead.

The concept of "special use" glasses is becoming a reality with today’s technology. A 15", 17" and even 21” illuminated monitor is not have the same visual demand as a book or sheet of paper. While We traditionally think of “a pair” of glasses to perform successfully in all environments and for all needs day to day activities of shopping, reading and driving, work environment, and all recreational and sports activity, this is no longer the case. Especially with smartphones and the tiny screens, this is another workout for your vision. It is important to talk with me, your eye care professional, about your vision "use and needs" so we can discuss what type of glasses are best for you.

If you use a large screen, you may also need special work spectacles. We have special lens designs that allow for larger fields in the middle (CRT RANGE) and bottom (DESK LEVEL) sections of the fields while still allowing you to respond to someone who comes to your workstation without having to remove your glasses. We are always willing to discuss this very useful problem solver lens with you.

Contact our office today to schedule your appointment and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Douglas G Smith, O.D.
(aka. Doc Bison)