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    Acta Ophthalmologica. Supplementum
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    Computer vision syndrome can result from poor ergonomics or uncorrected vision problems. Regular eye exams are crucial for employees working with visual display units to ensure optimal visual acuity and prevent eye strain.

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Occupational Health
    • Ergonomics

    Background:

    • Working with visual display units (VDUs) can cause eye strain due to ergonomic factors or unaddressed visual deficiencies.
    • Specific visual demands are placed on employees, requiring adequate visual acuity for comfortable and sustained VDU use.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the necessity of regular eye examinations for VDU users.
    • To establish recommended visual acuity standards for VDU tasks.
    • To identify the role of routine eye screenings in preventing occupational eye strain.

    Main Methods:

    • Calculated the required visual acuity based on VDU symbol size (4 mm) and working distance (60 cm).
    • Determined the visual acuity needed for comfortable, long-term reading.

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  • Proposed a schedule for eye examinations, including initial employment, age-related checks, and problem-driven assessments.

    • Main Results:

    • A visual acuity of 0.4 is required for basic symbol recognition on screens.
    • A higher visual acuity of 0.7 is recommended for sustained, comfortable reading during VDU work.
    • Questionnaires can help identify other potential eye dysfunctions.

    Conclusions:

    • Regular eye examinations are essential for employees using VDUs to detect and correct refractive errors.
    • Proactive vision screening, including acuity and refraction tests, can mitigate eye strain and improve workplace productivity.
    • A structured eye examination schedule ensures that visual demands of VDU work are consistently met.