March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month. Your eyes are something you use every day and sometimes take for granted. You just expect them to work and do their job. A startling fact is that over 2,000 Americans, every single day, suffer some form of eye injury. This equates to over $300 million in medical expenses, workman’s comp claims, and lost work time.

When you think of an eye injury, you most likely think of something striking the eye, splashing into the eyes, or having debris or dirt enter the eye, but these are only some of the injuries that can happen to your eyes. With the advent of all the electronic devices that you can use, eye strain and fatigue is also a frequent problem. If you work on a Computer, you could be staring at your screen for six to eight hours per day. This is work time computer use; most people also jump on their computers at night to catch up with family and friends. If not their computers, then they are looking at their phones to catch their mail or text messages. This can lead to eye fatigue and possibly dry eye, along with headaches and body aches from remaining in the same position for an extended period. With all of these potential dangers to your eye, how can you protect yourself?