[Ergopththalmology - introductory paper].
The term "ergophthalmology", coined on the occasion of the 20th International Congress of Ophthalmology in Munich in 1966, denotes a subject, which is concerned with vision and work, and which comprises four main areas: (1) eye damage caused at work by occupational diseases and industrial accidents; (2) medical opinion on the consequences of damage, for various purposes; (3) assessment of the fitness of the visually handicapped subject for work, with regard to rehabilitation; (4) analysis of demands made on visual performance and on conditions at workplaces. The problems we are confronted with in the individual area overlap one another. However, cooperation with many related disciplines is often indispensable. These can include not only a variety of medical disciplines, but also technical and scientific disciplines, as well as the humanities, economics and jurisprudence; and last not least, education and medical training. The ophthalmologist's first responsibility is to treat eye damage and subsequently to insure rehabilitation; but he should also cooperate in the prevention of damage and the vocational rehabilitation of people, who have suffered eye damage. Moreover, as far as visual functions are concerned, his opinion regarding the suitability of an individual for certain occupation and activities is of major importance. Occupations involving work at display units are an example of immediate interest. The ophthalmologist's advice may often be very useful with regard to the design and furnishing of workplaces and workrooms. Finally, in giving a medical opinion, questions of relationships and the extent of the damage have to be dealt with; these are largely a question of ophthalmological experience and knowledge.
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003626:Data Display; D006804:Ergonomics; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013334:Students; D014792:Visual Acuity
Ergophthalmologie - Einführungsreferat.