Extensive use of microscopes in clinical settings often leads to occupational injuries, as evidenced by medical studies and data. More than 77% of users report musculoskeletal discomfort, predominantly experiencing pain in the shoulders, neck, and back. These conditions are notably prevalent among professionals in microbiology, cytology, hematology, and pathology, who may endure fatigue due to prolonged periods of sitting in uncomfortable positions and managing complex microscope controls. Given this, ergonomics is a critical consideration in selecting microscopes for clinical laboratories, where technicians and researchers typically spend several hours each day engaged with these instruments.

Read our guide to microscope ergonomics here.