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4mo ago

One in Three French Adults Report Screen-Related Visual Fatigue

Experts say the symptoms are mostly reversible and urge simple fixes such as frequent short breaks, better lighting and ergonomic workstations to reduce discomfort and safety risks.

Télétravail (Illustration). [Mathieu Thomasset / Hans Lucas / Hans Lucas via AFP]
Vision qui se brouille, yeux qui piquent, maux de tête: de nombreux travailleurs souffrent de fatigue visuelle en raison de longues heures passées sur des écrans
"Travailler devant un écran pendant plusieurs heures peut entraîner une fatigue visuelle", avec des "symptômes réversibles et disparaissant après le repos"
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Overview

  • The AsnaV barometer conducted by OpinionWay, published Monday, June 15, found 32% of adults in France report visual fatigue linked to screen use.
  • Doctors link symptoms to long daily screen exposure, reduced blink rate and blue light causing eye dryness, which can produce headaches, blurred vision and loss of concentration.
  • Eye-care professionals recommend the 20-20-20 rule, regular 10–15 minute pauses every two hours, deliberate blinking and uniform room lighting to relieve symptoms.
  • AsnaV warned that telework can worsen risks through poorer ergonomics, while the INRS and some ophthalmologists say there is no proven link between screen work and permanent refractive diseases.
  • The survey flagged care gaps and safety concerns, noting roughly half of people lacked a visual check in the past year, many do not wear corrections when using screens, and drivers report frequent visual discomfort.