Daily work at a monitor places enormous strain on our eyes. Conventional distance or reading glasses are often insufficient, as they are not optimized for the specific intermediate distance to the screen—typically 60 to 90 cm. Ergonomics are frequently inadequate, especially when working from home, and low-quality monitors place additional stress on the visual system.
A frequently underestimated problem: During concentrated computer work, we blink significantly less often. This causes the eye surface to dry out or exacerbates existing symptoms. Typical symptoms include:
- Declining concentration and headaches.
- Burning or painful eyes during work.
- Red eyes after work.
A targeted eye examination helps us identify the exact causes of your symptoms. With individually fitted computer glasses (office glasses) and therapeutic eye drops, we can noticeably relieve your eyes and make your workday more comfortable.
FAQ
This specialized examination serves to ensure the performance and health of your eyes in everyday digital work. It includes the following steps:
- Testing for (hidden) visual impairments: A precise eye test to determine your diopter values. Occasionally, it is necessary to “relax” the eye’s focusing muscle with special drops (cycloplegia). Please note that you will not be allowed to drive a vehicle for several hours afterwards.
- Clarification of (hidden) strabismus: We check the interaction of your eyes to ensure that no misalignments make concentrating on the monitor more difficult.
- Examination of the ocular surface: We analyze your tear film for signs of dryness or instability—a common cause of burning or tired eyes during computer work.
- Check for media opacities: We examine the cornea, lens, and vitreous body for clarity to rule out optical disruptive factors.
- Retina and optic nerve check: Pupil dilation (mydriasis) may be required to assess the fundus of the eye. As this temporarily restricts your ability to drive, you should not arrive for this appointment in your own car.
Flexible management: In many cases, we can split the examination so that you can take your prescription for computer glasses with you immediately, and the eye-drop examination is carried out at a separate appointment or at the end.
Computer glasses must be tailored to your eyes. They must have anti-reflective coating, but must not be tinted. Depending on the type of use, they can be either single-vision or multifocal lenses; bifocal, trifocal, or progressive lenses are all possible. In any case, however, there must be a wide viewing zone for the screen distance.
Yes. The Employee Protection Act (ASchG) and the Screen Work Ordinance (BS-V) guarantee you the right to regular ophthalmological examinations and computer glasses. The requirements for the employer to cover the costs are also clearly defined.
If you work at a screen for more than 3 hours per day or more than 2 hours continuously, your activity is legally classified as screen work.
