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Re: Problems Wearing Safety Glasses

Posted on May 6, 2009, 2:19 pm by Canadian Association of Optometrists

Posted in Headaches, Migraines, Safety Glasses

Kornelia wrote:

I work in a manufacturing environment where all employees are required to wear safety glasses at all times. One of my employees is prone to migraine headaches and swears that seeing through any type of eye wear (plastic or glass safety glasses, sun glasses, etc) leads to a migraine. Do you have any suggestions for eye protection to keep this individual safe?

Canadian Association of Optometrists's response:

This could be someone with a legitimate complaint, possibly a sinus condition that is triggered by the weight of the glasses on their nose, that they assume is migraine. There are all kinds of issues like this in Health and Safety, that at first glance seem frivolous, but end up creating huge problems for employers. I would respond by urging the employee to have a thorough examination by whatever specialty applies. Not wearing appropriate eye protection is not an option! CAO Staff

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