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Optimal correction in spectacles - intervention effects on eyestrain and musculoskeletal discomfort among postal workers.

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Summary, in English

The static posture of postal workers when sorting mail can lead to musculoskeletal discomfort. Research has shown a connection between eyestrain and upper-body musculoskeletal discomfort in general, including postal workers. A previous study of postal workers found that most of those with eye strain were in need of a new correction in their existing spectacles.

Publishing year

2014

Language

English

Pages

329-337

Publication/Series

Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation

Volume

47

Issue

3

Document type

Journal article

Publisher

IOS Press

Topic

  • Environmental Health and Occupational Health

Keywords

  • Mail sorting
  • neck
  • asthenopia
  • glasses
  • muscle
  • progressive

Status

Published

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • ISSN: 1875-9270