Do I need computer glasses?

In the digital age, many of us spend hours staring at the screen of a computer, tablet, or smartphone. This can take a toll on our eyes and our overall well-being. The test below is designed to assess whether a monitor goggles whether computer glasses can help you reduce visual fatigue and increase your comfort while working behind screens.

When are computer glasses necessary?

Computer glasses are recommended if you regularly work at a computer for more than two hours a day and experience symptoms such as fatigue, headache, eye problems, or complaints in your arms, neck, and shoulders. These symptoms may indicate an overload due to work at the screen. In the Netherlands, employers are obliged to provide a healthy and safe work environment, which means that they must offer employees an eye exam and provide computer glasses if necessary. These glasses have specially cut lenses that make looking at the screen more comfortable and make it easier to read documents.

Check if you need computer glasses

We'll ask a few quick questions about your screen habits and any symptoms you're experiencing. At the end, you will receive personalized advice about the possibilities of computer glasses for you. This test is for informational purposes and does not replace a professional medical diagnosis.

Who is a screen protection computer glasses for?

The test below gives you a quick indication of your situation. But you might first wonder: who are computer glasses actually for? It’s not just people with vision problems. Employees who spend long hours in front of a screen can also benefit. And employers? By law, they are required to provide a healthy working environment, which includes proper eye protection. In the rest of this blog, you'll learn who qualifies, what symptoms to look out for, and why these glasses are becoming essential in many workplaces. Read the full answer here.

Am I entitled to computer glasses?

In the Netherlands, according to the Working Conditions Act, employers must guarantee a healthy and safe working environment, including working on a monitor. It Working conditions decision requires them to provide employees with an eye exam and, if necessary, computer glasses, making them an essential part of working conditions.

Check out the info sheet about the rights to reimburse computer glasses.

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