Eye Strain

Almost all workers need their vision to effectively perform their jobs. Eye strain injuries can occur in many work environments that you would not expect to cause eye injuries, however. Eye strain can occur most often when there is no harmful contact with eyes- it is a much more gradual, passive process that results in an injury that can actually be quite debilitating.

Eye strain can occur in a variety of ways. It is sometimes hard to imagine that a person who sits at a desk and works on a computer all day can be at risk for injury, but he or she certainly is. Eye strain, along with carpal tunnel syndrome, is a real threat to these people. Staring at the same computer screen for hours each day can cause significant eye problems.

In addition to computers, working in poorly lit places can be a source of eye strain injuries. Some warehouses, factories, construction sites, and mines could all be poorly lit, causing the workers to be susceptible to eye strain injuries.

Eye strain can have a significant impact on vision, as it can lead to blurred vision, lack of focusing the eyes, and significant pain. If an employee has lost some of his or her ability to see, or if it becomes too painful to do so, his or her ability to perform work tasks can be greatly reduced.

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For more information about eye strain injuries, especially if you think you have been the victim of working conditions that led to such an injury, contact the Pennsylvania eye strain lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511.