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Improving microscopy ergonomics...

Around 94%

of microscope users
REPORTED VISUAL PROBLEMS 2 Microscopy can make tough demands on an
94% or a combination, of eye discomfort
including headache and dry eye. With many operator’s eyesight and skeletal system.
subjects complaining of eye fatigue during
microscope use. When operators are uncomfortable or strained,
accuracy and performance is compromised.

Around 85%
of microscope users
have experienced 1 Thompson SK, Mason E, Dukes S. Ergonomics and cytotechnologists: reported musculoskeletal discomfort. Diagn Cytopathol. 2003;29:364–367.
85% MICROSCOPE RELATED PAIN 1 2 Garima Jain and Pushparaja Shetty Occupational concerns associated with regular use of microscope: International Journal of occupational
Medicine and Environmental Health 2014;27(4):591–598
Fritzsche et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2012
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Around 78%

of microscope operators have suffered from
78% Slight inclines of the head, such as 30 degrees 3
NECK STRAINS
from vertical, can produce significant muscle
contractions, fatigue, and pain.

Around 62%
62% of microscope operators
declared suffering from
MUSCULOSKETLETAL PROBLEMS 2
Common locations were neck and
back. Other problematic areas
included shoulder, wrist and hand.

Around 55%
of microscope users
have experienced
55% FREQUENT HEADACHES 1