Philadelphia Personal Injury Attorney Blog | Pomerantz Perlberger & Lewis LLP

Nowadays, office work is largely synonymous with computer work. We have already talked about how to reduce strain from working at a computer all day, but what about the computer screen itself? Can the computer screen lead to injury?

Currently, no evidence exists that working at a computer screen can lead to eye injury or eye disease. However, it can lead to many forms of discomfort, including:

· Glare from the screen causing irritation

· Poor quality images leading to strain

· Long periods at the computer lead to strain

· Computers heat and dry the air, which can lead to irritation in contact lens wearers

In addition to eye irritation and strain, many people complain about frequent headaches at work. These headaches can be related to many things, including:

· Eye strain

· Failure to take a break

· Poor posture

· Stress

To reduce headaches at work, make sure your eyes are not being strained by your work at the computer screen. In addition, make sure your chair, monitor, and other parts of your workstation are properly adjusted so you work in the proper posture. Finally, take breaks and reduce stress at work by keeping things in perspective. It is so easy to believe that one or another thing represent the end of the world, but the truth is that very few jobs are worth stressing over. Situations will arise that may cause you to worry, but instead you should try to put your energy into work instead. You will not only be healthier, but you'll find you're more productive as well.

If, however, you have suffered an injury at work, including a heart attack or stroke brought on by workplace stress, you are eligible for workers' compensation. Please contact the experienced workers' compensation attorneys at Pomerantz, Perlberger, and Lewis, LLP today to set up a consultation about your workers' compensation claim.