Optometry & Ophthalmology Heavy Computer Use Linked with Glaucoma TOKYO, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- A Japanese study suggests heavy computer use may be linked with glaucoma, especially among people who are short sighted. Researchers at Toho University School of Medicine in Tokyo tested the sight of workers in four different Japanese companies, employing more than 5,000 people each. The 10,000 workers, with an average age of 43, were randomly selected for a medical check-up and also completed questionnaires about their computer use, both at home and at work. The study, published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, revealed 522, or 5.1 percent of the employees, suffered from visual field abnormalities. About 165 of the 522 workers had suspected glaucoma, characterized by distinct visual field abnormalities. Copyright 2004 by United Press International. All rights reserved. - Updated: November 27, 2004   Neenah Menasha Health Online, along with all information provided, is for educational purposes only and is not an attempt to replace the need to seek healthcare services or to provide specific healthcare advice. We strongly encourage users to consult with their chiropractor or other qualified healthcare professionals for personal healthcare attention and answers to personal questions. Neenah Menasha Health Online 1366 Appleton Rd Suite A Menasha, WI 54952 www.newcaredoc.com Ronald Fischer, DC, CCSP, CSCS NEWCARE Integrated Health Services, S.C. E-Mail: newcaredoc@aol.com Phone: 920-730-0611 Fax: 920-730-3920 Published by Healthy Practices, Inc.     © 2001-2003 Healthy Practices, Inc. All rights reserved.