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Musculoskeletal Disorders
(MSDs)
Eye Strain and Low Back Injuries
What is Eye
Strain?
Eye strain is a common condition caused by
intense use of your eyes, such as by reading,
using digital devices or driving long distances.
Other names for eye strain are eye fatigue and
asthenopia.
What is Eye
Strain?
Eye strain is a common condition caused by
intense use of your eyes, such as by reading,
using digital devices or driving long distances.
Other names for eye strain are eye fatigue and
asthenopia.
 What causes eye strain?
Eye strain is caused by intensely focusing your eyes during a task. Causes can
include:
• Driving.
• Reading.
• Computer and cell phone use.
• Playing video games.
• Doing detailed work, such as writing, sewing or crafting.
• Not having enough available light while doing a task.
• Not blinking enough.
What job or career can cause
eye strain?
• Proofreading
• Professional Writing
• Blogging
• Welding
• Programming
• Web Development
 How to Prevent Eye Strain?
• Take Regular Breaks
• Optimize Lightning
• Adjust Screen Settings
• Ergonomics
• Stay Hydrated
• Blink Regularly
• Eye Exercises
• Reduce Blue Light Exposure
• Annual Eye Checkups
 How to Prevent Eye Strain?
• Look away frequently, or the 20-20-20 rule
• Position your screen
• Find the right light
• Multitask correctly
• Use eye drops
• Check the air
• Wear proper eyewear
• Reduce time spent on a single activity
 To Further Understand
• Eye Strain
• Low Back Injuries
What is Low
Back Injuries?
A low back injury refers to damage or harm
sustained in the lumbar region of the spine,
causing pain, discomfort, or impairment.
What is Eye
Strain?
Eye strain is a common condition caused by
intense use of your eyes, such as by reading,
using digital devices or driving long distances.
Other names for eye strain are eye fatigue and
asthenopia.
 What causes low back injuries?
Causes
• Muscle or ligament strain.
• Bulging or ruptured disks.
• Arthritis.
• Osteoporosis.
• Ankylosing spondylitis, also called
axial spondyloarthritis.
What job or career can cause
low back injuries?
• Construction
• Masons
• Warehouse Workers
• Landscaper or Gardener
• Electrician
• Plumber
• Semi Driver
 Risk factors
• Age.
• Lack of exercise.
• Excess weight.
• Diseases.
• Improper lifting.
• Psychological conditions.
• Smoking.
How to Prevent Low Back Injuries?

• Exercise
• Build Core Strength
• Maintain Healthy Weight
• Quit Smoking
• Mindful Movements
• See a Doctor
 To Further Understand
• Eye Strain
• Low Back Injuries
Conclusion