Ergonomic

Lumibird Medical has announced the launch of the Pocket III, an ergonomically compact handheld pachymeter that weighs 60 g and has a measurement range of 150 μm to 1,200 μm.

VIENNA — In this Healio Video Perspective from the ESCRS meeting, David Smadja, MD, speaks about heads-up 3D visualization for LASIK.

In a Healio video exclusive, Neena S. Abraham, MD, MS, FACG, discusses the endoscopist’s role as a leader in the “team sport” of endoscopy and how women can set an example by prioritizing their staff’s comfort and well-being.

Summers mean slowing down. At least, they should. Even if it’s just a little bit.

In the fourth part of a five-part series, Alison D. Early, MD, discusses the importance of ergonomics for ophthalmologists.

After a busy day of doing surgery, a friend asked me why I felt so drained.

In the third part of a five-part series, Elizabeth Yeu, MD, discusses upcoming research and innovations in workplace eye wellness. In particular, she focuses on ergonomics and spectacle advancements.

ORLANDO — In this Healio Video Perspective, Alison D. Early, MD, discusses the importance of proper posture and positioning in the OR and at the slit lamp for the health and career longevity of ophthalmologists.

Initially, the containment measures introduced at the onset of the pandemic drastically reduced my physical activity practice.

The three repetitive strain injury syndromes that shorten ophthalmic surgeon careers are cervical spine disorder, lumbar spine disorder and thoracic outlet syndrome. Wikipedia provides a nice overview for the interested reader.