Staring at the computer monitor several hours each day can have a detrimental effect on one’s vision. Common complaints and symptoms of eye strain are dry and itchy eyes, blurred vision, headaches and neck/upper back discomfort. There is a direct correlation between the amount of discomfort and the amount of computer, i.e. the longer you are on the computer, the more symptoms you have.
Light—it’s necessary for humans. It effects people mentally, physically, physiologically and their overall performance. The impact of lighting in the workplace is very important to understand—not only to achieve energy savings but also to influence worker performance. Intuitively we know that lighting is of value but it is often overlooked in the workplace, especially the value related to productivity.
Have you ever thought about your eyes or the eyes of the people around you? An article in the Star Tribune earlier this week caught my eye. It was about the difficulty baby boomers are having reading restaurant menus. It describes baby boomers who struggle to read menus in small font or in restaurants with low lighting. Some have had to have their spouse or the waiter read the menu to them. It tells of certain restaurants that have had to stock cheaters and mini flashlights to give to customers who can’t read the
