Preventive use of eye drops to stabilize the tear film in video display terminal workers: preliminary notes

Abstract

In this work, he presents the results of preliminary work concerning the protective use of eye drops stabilizing all three layers that make up the tear film.

Infact, video terminals (VDT) are today an essential element in almost all work environments, from offices where they represent the fundamental work tool to production environments where they are indispensable for carrying out control functions (control stations, management of quantities and flows, etc.) or design.

The risk due to VDTs is one of the factors considered by Legislative Decree 81/08, therefore its assessment falls within the employer's obligations and at the same time requires health surveillance by the occupational doctor.

 

Introduction

 

The activity at the VDT involves particular risks for the health of workers, attributable to the components of the VDT (screen, keyboard, mouse, other peripherals), the software installed, the workstation (essentially desk and seat) and the environment in which is inserted (ambient light, microclimate, work and movement spaces, sound environment, etc.)

The risk due to VDTs is one of the factors considered by Legislative Decree 81/08, therefore its assessment falls within the employer's obligations and at the same time requires health surveillance by the occupational doctor.

 

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