A survey conducted by VSP Vision Care and Workplace Intelligence revealed alarming eye health trends among American workers. Employees spend an average of 97 hours a week on screens, with 63% experiencing at least one eye issue, up from 50% the previous year. Common problems include blurred vision, dry eyes, and eye strain. The health of the eyes is significantly impacting productivity and mental health, with 69% stating eye issues hinder their work performance. As Kristi Cappelletti-Matthews from VSP observes, prioritizing eye care in workplaces is essential for overall health and efficiency.
We live on our screens: In a typical week, employees report spending 97 hours on screens, which translates to 210 days a year. Thirty-four of these hours are on a computer for work, 17 on a computer for personal use, 23 hours watching TV, and 23 hours on a cellphone.
The majority of people have at least one eye problem: 63% of respondents reported at least one eye issue, an increase from last year's 50%. The most common issues were blurred vision (41%), dry or itchy eyes (24%), and eye strain or fatigue (23%).
69% of respondents said that eye problems are impacting their ability to be productive, 60% said eye problems impacted their ability to focus, and 46% said the problems took a toll on their mental health.
Kristi Cappelletti-Matthews emphasized the necessity of vision care at work, stating, '[When] you consider the importance of our vision and its link to our health and day-to-day work, it's imperative that there's a collective effort to support better workplace health through exceptional vision care.'
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