Featuring research in the field of visual ergonomics, this book focuses on vision and eye-care issues in both the office and industrial setting, including eye safety issues in industrial plants and construction sites. It includes questionnaires that can be used in the workplace to evaluate eye safety risks.

Written at a level that makes the information easily accessible, the chapter authors provide a simplified but thorough discussion of the process of eyesight and the components of the visual system. They explore the technology behind computer displays, discuss environmental issues surrounding eye symptoms and vision in the workplace, and examine lighting, glare, monitor position, vision distances, and other issues in detail. The chapter on glare in the workplace clarifies the role of anti-glare filters for display and the chapter on eye examinations covers the information that is critical to describe to the doctor. A discussion of the economic impact of ergonomic programs wraps up the main volume of the book.