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CITY VISION SCREENER FOR DSE USERS
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Under the terms of the Health and Safety Display Screen Equipment Regulations, all computer users are entitled to eye examinations paid for by their employer. However, a relatively small proportion of computer users are likely to require spectacles specifically for viewing their computer screen and many eye problems are related to poor workstation ergonomics and inappropriate work practices.
The CITY Vision Screener for DSE Users is a Windows-based program which provides an appropriate and cost effective solution to meeting the requirements of the DSE regulations. The program was initially developed by Prof David Thomson of City University and has been developed commercially and marketed by City Visual Systems.
The program has been marketed since 1992 and has enjoyed international success among large and small companies. Systems are available for Government Departments, Companies, Optometrists, Doctors and Occupational Health Professionals. Here is what the reviewers say:
“Simply the most efficient way to comply with the DSE Regulations”
“The program is quick and easy to use and takes the hard work out of vision screening.”
“The program enables us to rapidly determine which DSE users need to be referred for a full eye examination.”
The general aim of the program is to place VDU users into one of the following categories:
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Symptoms
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Vision
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Recommendation
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Not complaining of any eye problems
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Good
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No eye examination required in relation to DSE work. Re-screen in (2) years
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Not complaining of any eye problems
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Poor
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If user unaware of eye problems and has not had a recent test, refer for eye examination
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Complaining of eye problems
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Good
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Likely to be related to workstation or workpractices. Perform workstation analysis and re-screen.
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Complaining of eye problems
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Poor
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Refer for eye examination
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On-screen questionnaire?
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Questionnaire:
The program consists of an on-line questionnaire to form a profile of the computer user and any problems that they may be experiencing in relation to their work.
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The tests
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Test phase: A variety of vision test are presented on the computer screen, Because the test conditions are the same as the normal DSE viewing conditions, the results provide a very reliable measure of the user’s vision under their normal working conditions.
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Test phase: many of the tests are based on standard optometric tests e.g. near visual acuity, phoria, Amsler. Others have been developed specifically to assess DSE users.
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Reports and Admin Functions
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Admin functions: The program performs an analysis of the results and automatically generates reports for the user and the employer.
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Various different licensing arrangements are possible for the City Vision Screener for DSE Users. Please contact City Visual Systems for a quotation.
City Visual Systems
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