Musculoskeletal disorders are a frequent occupational problem among physicians, and ophthalmologists are one of the subgroups with the highest prevalence. Lower back pain, neck pain, pain or numbness in the hands, wrists and legs, and carpal tunnel syndrome come as a consequence of improper work ergonomics. Both in the office and in the OR, reiterated bad postural habits and repetitive motions progressively affect the musculoskeletal system, leading to musculoskeletal imbalance and eventually musculoskeletal disorders.
“For years you may have no symptoms, and when they appear, the damage
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