Protect your vision at work this month

March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month—a great time to focus on eye safety. Whether you’re at a desk or on-site, your eyes deserve protection.

Physical protection for your eyes is essential while performing tasks with potentially fast moving objects or chemicals that could cause eye injuries. Consider investing in shielded frames and impact resistant lenses. Our Bensenville Eye Care opticians are trained to help you select proper safety eyewear to protect your eyes from injury.

As the weather warms up and outdoor activities increase, it’s important to think about wraparound sunglasses that block 100% UV rays and sports goggles designed for excellent vision and injury prevention. Prolonged exposure to sunlight can increase your risk of cataracts, macular degeneration, cancer in your eyes and skin cancer on your eyelids. Whether you’re working outside or involved in professional sports, appropriate eyewear can shield your eyes from harmful UV rays and prevent injuries.

Anyone using screens would benefit from anti-glare treatment and blue-light filtering lenses. Anti-glare treatments reduce the scatter of light to improve your vision. Prolonged exposure to blue light can cause digital eye strain, sleep disruption and increase your risk of cataracts, macular degeneration, cancer in your eyes and growths on your eyes. Limiting screen time, taking breaks from screens every 20 minutes to rest your eyes, and selecting eyewear with anti-glare treatment and blue-light filtering protection is the best option for comfortable, safe screen use.

Small changes can make a big difference in protecting your eyes and preserving your vision throughout your life. Take a moment this month to think about how your work habits impact your eyes. If you have questions about protecting your sight, please ask one of our dedicated Bensenville Eye Care team members during your next visit!