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1 total messages Started by Edna Cudmore Mon, 13 Apr 1998 00:00
Computer eyestrain & allergies
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Author: Edna Cudmore
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 00:00
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My present job involves typing letters and legal forms (affidavits, Land
descriptions, etc.)  I am physically located in a small office with a
laser printer right beside me, a computer and my office door outlooks
onto the hallway and elevators.  They are painting, carpeting and
renovating our office building (Built in 1957)
Lately the volume and urgent nature of our typing has increased.  I
tried working through the paint fumes, dust and carpet glue but my
vision has become so impaired that I can't focus properly anymore.  I
have a protective glare screen on my computer but there are flourescent
lights above my chair.  The window is to the right of me but I keep the
curtains closed.  The fumes from the elevators come into my office.

I am worried that all this unhealthy atmosphere will affect my vision
even worse.  I have been out on certified sickleave for a week & will be
home until June 1st.  The problem is my eyes are swollen, under &
behind. (the left one much more so than the right)  Last week they were
red and bloodshot as well.  I also suffer from  angio-neurotic edema
with multiple  allergies.  I would like to know if I am aggravating my
vision by trying to cope with all this typing?  I can't wear my contacts
at work and I can't focus properly with my tri-focal computer glasses
because of the eye swelling. Should I be working on a computer at all?
I intend to contact an eye specialist for their opinion.

Thanks,
EMC
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