Eye health

Katy Talikowska: World Sight Day – Practical steps to create visual accessibility at work

Imagine a world where every workplace is designed with visual accessibility in mind, allowing millions of blind people to fully contribute their talents without barriers.

Eric Thomas: How technology can help individuals with visual impairments in the workplace

One of the biggest struggles for people with visual impairment is finding a job that offers the requirements they need to carry out day-to-day tasks.

Charlotte Cook: The importance of eye care in the workplace

With the heightened usage and reliance on screens, employers need to encourage healthy eye care habits when it comes to using digital devices for work.

Harpreet Kular: Eyes matter – a guide to maintaining optimal eye health in the workplace

We often don’t realise how much we take for granted in our lives until something becomes remiss. Our eyes are no different!

Office job causing physical problems? Chiropractor-recommended solutions

From back pain to eye strain, there are many implications of extended hours in front of a computer screen that could lead to enduring health issues. 

Giles Edmunds: Ernest eyecare – a ‘break’ through for employee productivity

According to a recent survey, eyestrain is the top reason for unproductivity caused by physical discomfort, with 22% of respondents saying it affects their focus.

73% recognise sight as essential to life yet many lack the nutritional know-how

One in three Brits believe their sight is their most important sense and yet for many, taking care of their eye health comes way down their priority list.

British office workers glued to a screen for an eye-watering twelve hours a day

The Specsavers survey highlights the detrimental impact excessive screen time is having on eyesight. 84 percent believe their eyesight is suffering as a direct result.

Tips on maintaining eye health in the run-up to World Sight Day

The statistics paint a striking picture. In the UK, over two million people have a significant vision impairment. It is predicted that this figure will double by 2050.

World Sight Day: The eye-watering cost of sight loss to the UK economy

With a staggering two million people currently living with sight loss, it becomes evident that vision impairment is an urgent issue that demands our attention.

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