Vision assessment for display screen users: a hospital-based study

Silver, Janet; Daniel, R.

doi:10.1093/occmed/42.3.159

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“…Only three of the users were found to need spectacles for the first time, the remainder requiring a modification to their current prescription. These findings were similar to those reported by Silver and Daniel (1992) who found that 22 DSE users, of a sample of 103 DSE office workers, needed a modified prescription whereas 11 required spectacles for the first time. Interestingly, only four users needed spectacles which could be described as 'solely for display screen usage'.…”

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Vision screening, eye examination and risk assessment of display screen users in a large regional teaching hospital

Jackson

Barnett

Stevens³

et al. 1997

Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics

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In January 1993 the Royal Group of Hospitals Trust, which employs approximately 5000 staff, implemented the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Northern Ireland Regulations (1992). During 1994 all regular display screen equipment users were offered a vision screening test. In total 571 employees were screened using computerized vision screening software (City Visual Systems Ltd). Risk assessments were completed for 293 display screen work-stations. One hundred and twelve full eye examinations, carried out by optometrists, were performed on those who failed vision screening and on those who specifically requested an optometric assessment. Results indicate that whereas the proportion of users experiencing visual and general symptoms differed markedly from department to department (28-82%), the median number of individuals failing the screening test was 25% (range 9-40%). Those involved in uninterrupted display screen equipment work for prolonged periods reported visual and general work-related symptoms twice as frequently as those who spent less time working with DSE. The outcome of full eye examinations confirmed that less than 5% of display screen users required spectacles solely for display screen use. Work-station analysis indicated that ergonomic problems were common. The authors conclude that the successful management of health risks from display screen equipment requires simultaneous attention to work-place design, working patterns and eye care.

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“…Further work on the evaluation of refractive findings in the large number of individuals screened in this study is required if significance is to be attributed to the data. Referral rates for ophthalmic medical opinion, of those who attended for full eye examinations, were similar in this study to those reported by Silver and Daniel (1992).…”

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Vision screening, eye examination and risk assessment of display screen users in a large regional teaching hospital

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Barnett

Stevens³

et al. 1997

Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics

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“…Employers have had to assume certain obligations including entitling workers to an appropriate eye test before commencing and at regular intervals during their employment [11]. It would be logical to allow extension of these guidelines to those workers exposed to ionising radiation, or to explore the possibility of implementing new guidelines related to this.…”

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Radiologists and visual acuity

1997

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Visual acuity (VA) and potential risks to the radiologist's eyesight have been relatively neglected subjects in the radiological literature. This study comprises two parts, the first consisting of a questionnaire on this subject sent to a random sample of 480 practising radiologists in the United Kingdom, and the second, a spot check of the VA of radiologists in our department. Of questionnaires, 73 %were returned. Of respondents, 76 % felt that ionising radiation could affect their vision, but only 13 % used lead glasses on a regular basis. A total of 71 % felt that regular monitoring of eyesight should be required. Of 25 tested radiologists, 5 had suboptimal VA and could benefit from further correction. The pertinent literature is reviewed, and a case for periodic eyesight testing is presented, including VA and grey-scale discrimination.

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Do video display units cause visual problems?—a bedside story about the processes of public health decision‐making

Cole

2003

Clinical and Experimental Optometry

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There is no compelling public health justification for requiring vision screening of SBE operators but it could be introduced as one element of a more comprehensive strategy to enhance visual comfort at work. If it is introduced, it should be for all employees engaged in visually demanding tasks, not just SBE users. An alternative to eyesight testing of employees is to encourage but not require employees to obtain eye care privately on their own initiative. This option has the advantage of restoring autonomy to employees to arrange their own eye care. Eyesight testing of employees in vision-critical occupations should be undertaken to ensure safety. In occupations in which there is a risk of eye injury, vision screening should be undertaken to provide a pre-injury record of vision.

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Vision assessment for display screen users: a hospital-based study

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Vision screening, eye examination and risk assessment of display screen users in a large regional teaching hospital

Vision screening, eye examination and risk assessment of display screen users in a large regional teaching hospital

Radiologists and visual acuity

Do video display units cause visual problems?—a bedside story about the processes of public health decision‐making

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