Ophthalmologists raise awareness of workstyle-related ergonomic problems

Task force In 2005, a survey of 697 ophthalmologists in the northeastern U.S. revealed that symptoms of neck, upper body or lower back pain were present in 52% of respondents, with 15% having to limit their work as a consequence. In 2012, a survey completed by 94 ophthalmologists and optometrists an...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published inOcular Surgery News Vol. 37; no. 9; pp. 1 - 12
Main Authors Cimberle, Michela, Teymoorian, Savak "Sev", Nijm, Lisa M
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Thorofare SLACK INCORPORATED 10.05.2019
Subjects
Back pain
Ergonomics
Hospitals
Medical personnel
Neck pain
Ophthalmology
Posture
Task forces
United Kingdom > UK
United States > US
India
Online AccessGet full text

Cover

More Information
Summary:Task force In 2005, a survey of 697 ophthalmologists in the northeastern U.S. revealed that symptoms of neck, upper body or lower back pain were present in 52% of respondents, with 15% having to limit their work as a consequence. In 2012, a survey completed by 94 ophthalmologists and optometrists and a control group of 92 family doctors at the University of Iowa and Mayo Clinic showed that the risk for neck, hand and wrist, and lower back pain is two to three times higher among eye care professionals. [...]of site observations, the AAO Ergonomics Task Force reviewed risk factors and released practical recommendations for improvement. "There is not yet a sufficient demand from ophthalmologists, who would not be prepared to accept the extra cost. Since they may not have symptoms for years, they would not go out there and purchase something that may make a difference for them but in the long run," Marx said.
ISSN:8750-3085