Screen glasses
If you spend an average of more than two hours a day in front of your computer or laptop, and are over 40 years old, it is wise to take extra care of your eyesight. Health complaints or errors in reading can also be a reason to take action.
Why screen glasses
After the age of forty, reading glasses are often necessary to be able to read well. The reading glasses are tailored to the classic reading and writing posture and therefore do not fit when looking at a screen. The viewing direction towards the screen is horizontal and the distance is about an arm's length. Therefore, during computer work, reading glasses are replaced by computer glasses that are adapted to these conditions.
First an eye test
The occupational health and safety service offers an eye test for computer work. The test is different from what the optician does. The purpose of this test is to advise you (and your manager) whether or not to use screen glasses. If necessary, you will be referred to an ophthalmologist. If necessary, the occupational health and safety service will also visit your workplace to advise on the workplace design.
You have the right to computer glasses
The provision and reimbursement of screen glasses is a legal obligation for the employer. This can be compared to safety glasses for an employee in a workshop. As a rule, the computer glasses are not suitable for private use, because the correction that is ground in the glass is completely tailored to the working posture and workplace.
More information
Ask your umc (occupational health and safety advisor) about the correct procedure. The umc often does business with one company that supplies the computer glasses, so that it is clear what conditions the glasses meet.
This video shows what you can do with screen glasses.