title: Visual ergonomics in the workplace.
abstract: This article provides information about visual function and its role in workplace productivity. By understanding the connection among comfort, health, and productivity and knowing the many options for effective ergonomic workplace lighting, the occupational health nurse can be sensitive to potential visual stress that can affect all areas of performance. Computer vision syndrome-the eye and vision problems associated with near work experienced during or related to computer use-is defined and solutions to it are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Corporate Vision Consulting, Encinitas, CA, USA.
authors.forename: Jeffrey R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Anshel
mesh_terms: D016288:Computer Terminals; D003363:Cost Control; D004526:Efficiency; D004867:Equipment Design; D006804:Ergonomics / Q000379:methods; D005139:Eyeglasses / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D008029:Lighting / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D008136:Longevity; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D016272:Occupational Health; D009785:Occupational Health Nursing; D011187:Posture; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D017751:Safety Management / Q000458:organization & administration; D013577:Syndrome; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D015351:Vision Screening; D017132:Workplace / Q000458:organization & administration*