The kind of work you do can greatly impact your eye health. Whether you spend a lot of time outside, on work sites, on the go, or sitting at a desk, it’s important to know just how much the nature of your work can impact your eyes, that way you’re best prepared to prevent and mitigate the side effects.
Here’s what you need to know about keeping your eyes healthy, no matter what your work environment looks like.
If you commute to an office environment, you might have the flexibility to be up on your feet or you might find yourself spending most of your day at your desk. In either case, a number of environmental factors could contribute to your eye health, so it’s important to take precautions when you can. For instance:
If you work from home, you’re bound to spend a great deal of time at your computer or laptop. As a result, that exposure to screen time could have a negative impact on the health of your eyes. Some of the factors to consider include how long you spend looking at screens, how frequently you take breaks, and how close you sit to your screens.
If you want to support your eye health as you work-from-home, try the following:
If you have a job as a tradesperson, you might be exposed to a number of workplace hazards that could harm your eye health. Following OSHA guidelines to protect your face and eyes is important, but it’s also worth considering the other environmental factors that might range from one job site to the next.
Every job can impact your health if you aren’t careful about your routines and the precautions you take. However, by getting regular eye exams and taking extra steps to protect your eyes, you can avoid injuries, eye strain, and vision loss because of your career.
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