March 1-31
Workplace Eye Wellness Month
An awareness observance in March promoting eye health and workplace safety through protective measures and regular eye exams.
Prevent Blindness
Institutional Initiative
Prevent Blindness established Workplace Eye Wellness Month in 2015 to promote eye safety and injury prevention for workers, including digital eye strain awareness.
Introduction
Get ready to give your eyes some extra love and care during Workplace Eye Wellness Month, which takes place every March 1! This month-long observance was created to raise awareness about the importance of eye health in the workplace. Did you know that on average, people spend over 7 hours a day looking at screens? With our eyes constantly exposed to digital devices, it's important to take breaks and practice good eye habits. So let's celebrate this month by giving our hardworking eyes a break and taking steps towards better eye wellness!
Workplace Eye Wellness Month Timeline
How to Celebrate Workplace Eye Wellness Month
1
Schedule an eye exam
Encourage your coworkers to schedule an eye exam during Workplace Eye Wellness Month. This is a great opportunity for everyone to get their eyes checked and ensure their overall eye health.
2
Organize a healthy snack potluck
Promote good eye health by organizing a healthy snack potluck at work. Encourage everyone to bring in nutritious snacks that are beneficial for maintaining good eyesight.
3
Host a lunch and learn session
Invite an eye health specialist to come speak at a lunch and learn session at your workplace. This is a great way for employees to learn about the importance of eye health and how to take care of their eyes while at work.
4
Create an eye care checklist
Put together a checklist of tips for maintaining good eye health at work and distribute it to your coworkers. This can include reminders to take breaks from screens, proper lighting in the workplace, and other helpful tips.
5
Host an office eye safety training
Ensure that your workplace is a safe environment for eyes by hosting an office eye safety training. This can include demonstrations on how to properly use and handle office equipment, as well as tips for avoiding eye strain and injuries at work.
Why Workplace Eye Wellness Month is Important
Protect your eyesight
Workplace Eye Wellness Month is important because it brings attention to the health of our eyes. We use our eyes every day, especially in the workplace, and it's crucial to take steps to prevent eye injuries and maintain good vision.
Increase productivity
By promoting workplace eye wellness, companies can improve employee productivity. When employees have healthy eyesight, they are able to work more efficiently and effectively, leading to a more productive workplace overall.
Prevent long-term vision problems
Taking care of our eyes now can significantly impact our eye health in the future. By participating in Workplace Eye Wellness Month and practicing proper eye care habits at work, we can help prevent or delay age-related vision problems such as cataracts or macular degeneration.
Holiday Dates
| Year | Dates | Days |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Wednesday to Friday | |
| 2024 | Friday to Sunday | |
| 2025 | Saturday to Monday | |
| 2026 | Sunday to Tuesday | |
| 2027 | Monday to Wednesday |
