Video Displays, Work, and Vision

Download or read book Video Displays, Work, and Vision written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1983-02-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Along with the widespread use of computers have come growing fears that working in front of video display terminals (VDTs) can irritate and even damage the eyes. Separating scientific fact from popular opinion, this report takes a critical look at the link between VDT use and eye discomfort and disease as well as at changes in visual performance and oculomotor function. Drawing on information from ergonomics, illuminating engineering, and industrial and organizational psychology, the report gives practical advice on optimal workstation design to improve the comfort, performance, and job satisfaction of VDT users.