Do VDUs damage the eyes?
There is little evidence to suggest that long-term use of computers is damaging to the eyes, but some computer users complain of eye-strain more than non-users. This is usually due to fatigue caused by the following: – Insufficient or infrequent breaks – Screen and/or documents incorrect positioned – Unsuitable lighting causing reflections – Unsuitable designed work area – An eyesight problem such as long sight, short sight, astigmatism which has never been corrected Any of the above conditions can all be rectified with an improved working environment and by regular eyecare screening.
