You may not think there is a connection between your workplace and your eyesight, but many of us are exposed to certain things that can harm our vision in our work environments. So March was named Workplace Eye Wellness Month to raise awareness of conditions that could cause eye strain or other damage to your eyes.

At EYECARE for You in Richboro, PA, our optometrists, Dr. Joyce and Dr. Lynch, strive to provide you with the best eye care.

Preventing Eye Injury

Different types of eye injuries can occur no matter what job you have. For example, do you ever have blurry vision, headaches, or itchy, red eyes? We can help solve these issues!

People with desk jobs may think it's safe, but sitting in front of a computer all day means you blink less, causing your eyes to dry out. Computer monitor distance is essential for eye care. Your screen should be between 20 to 26 inches away from your eyes. Certain types of lighting are worse for your eyes and can cause eye strain.

If you work in a factory, are a landscaper, or are a construction worker, consider safety glasses to keep anything from getting in your eyes. These glasses protect your eyes in case anything falls on you, but they can also keep small things like pollen, dust, and pieces of grass or shrubbery out of your eyes.

Call Us Today

If you are in Richboro, PA, EYECARE for You provides standard eye services, such as eye exams for prescription glasses and contacts. In addition, our eye doctors, Dr. Joyce and Dr. Lynch can also relieve eye allergies, dry eyes, and computer vision syndrome. So make an appointment with our team today by calling (215) 485-5384.