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Preventing Eyestrain

Not every workplace hazard is as obvious as wet floors or potentially dangerous machinery. Even something as seemingly innocuous as a computer screen can cause serious damage over time. When people spend long periods of time reading, driving, or otherwise visually focusing on one thing, they run the risk of developing eyestrain.

Eyestrain is a form of cumulative injury, meaning harm that gradually develops rather than resulting from a one-time accident. Such injuries are often grounds for receiving workers’ compensation benefits. To learn more about your legal options in the event of a work injury, call the New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. at 800-346-5529.

Symptoms of Eyestrain

You may be suffering from eyestrain if you have developed symptoms such as:

  • A burning or itching sensation in the eyes
  • Visual disturbances, such as blurred or double vision
  • Recurring headaches
  • Dry or overly watery eyes
  • An elevated sensitivity to light

Eyestrain generally resolves on its own with rest. During this rest period, however, sufferers often have to miss several days of work. In addition, they may need to visit a doctor to make sure they are not actually suffering from a more serious eye condition.

Reducing the Risk of Eyestrain

Some jobs simply require long periods of reading from a screen, focusing on the road while driving, or trying to work in dim lighting. All of these can potentially cause eyestrain. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to protect yourself from this problem, including:

  • Taking a few minutes every hour to rest your eyes
  • Wearing the correct prescription lenses for your type of work
  • Frequent blinking to protect and moisturize your eyes

If your eyestrain has been caused by your work environment, you may qualify for workers’ comp benefits that can help you pay for doctor’s appointments, prescriptions, and more. Our New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys can help you pursue the full compensation you deserve.

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The New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. are proud to fight for the rights of working men and women. To discuss how we can help you, contact us today at 800-346-5529.