BOUNTIFUL, Utah, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Axon Optics,
a global leader in eyewear products that help people with symptoms
of migraine and light sensitivity, today announced the release of a
new study that shows how the COVID-19 crisis and the shift to
remote work has impacted the health of millions of American workers
who suffer from migraines.
Migraine is a neurological condition that can cause multiple
symptoms. Frequently characterized by intense, debilitating
headaches, the symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, difficulty
speaking, numbness or tingling, and sensitivity to light and
sound.
Migraine attacks can last for hours to days, and the pain can be
so severe that it interferes with daily activities.
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced millions of office workers to
work from home. Remote workers are spending many more hours per
week in front of various screens than they did in the office, and
not just for work. Computer screens have become the only portal
into work. All in-person meetings have become video conferences,
and even texts and phone calls are being replaced by video calls to
help keep business relationships alive. But screen time has also
increased during personal time with more video calls with family
and friends, the homeschooling of kids, and binge-watching favorite
TV shows during quarantine.
"Nearly 90% of migraine sufferers are sensitive to
light--including light emitted from computer, tablet, TV or phone
screens--so unfortunately we're not surprised at the data which
shows a significant increase in migraine attacks," said
Bradley Katz, MD, PhD,
Neuro-ophthalmologist at the University of
Utah and Founder of Axon Optics. "As millions of
companies have moved to remote working situations due to the
pandemic, employers need to be aware of the shifting health hazards
and help keep their employees safe."
The study from Axon Optics shows how migraines are disturbing
not just the professional lives of remote workers, but also their
personal lives. Sample key stats from the study include:
- Nearly 40% of workers with migraines say they get more frequent
headaches working remotely because their screen time has
increased.
- Most respondents reported that they're getting migraines up to
50% more often due to working from home.
- Nearly 24% of people with migraines say they have lost a job
because they couldn't perform their duties due to headaches.
- 35% of people with migraines have attended a remote meeting
from bed because of a headache.
- One in four migraine sufferers say headaches have put a strain
on their marriage.
- 48% of men and 43% of women with migraines say they have
cancelled a first date because they were fighting a migraine
episode.
- 53% of parents say they cannot care for their kids the way they
want due to migraines.
- Over 40% of people with migraines say headaches separate them
from their kids more than technology does
For more information about Axon Optics or more data from the
study, please visit axonoptics.com.
About Axon Optics
Axon Optics was founded by a neuro-ophthalmologist and light
sensitivity researcher to create therapeutic eyewear that blocks
the wavelengths of light most associated with triggering migraines
and aggravating light sensitivity.
Although the definitive cause of migraines is unknown, nearly
all people with migraine disease report a sensitivity to light
(photophobia) and many report that light can trigger a migraine.
Thousands use Axon eyewear to combat the painful light. The eyewear
has been shown to reduce headache impact for nearly 90% of
wearers.
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https://www.axonoptics.com/migraine-research/
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