In Focus: UK’s workplace eye health under scrutiny

Lack of attention to UK worker eye health has been spotlighted by a survey, as over half of workers (55%) were unsure or felt that employers do not prioritise eye health and safety. 

Findings revealed almost half (48%) of UK employees believe their job presents risks to their eye health; one in eight industrial workers reported experiencing frequent eye injuries or strain; 65% of office-based employees report symptoms of digital eye strain, including dryness, headaches and blurred vision; and 80% felt their current job poses a risk to their long-term eye health. 

Andy Hill, CEO at NuVision Biotherapies, said: ‘This new data highlights the potential risks to eye health that workers across different industries may face, and has prompted us to question whether enough is being done to protect people’s vision in the long term. Not only does this preserve people’s eye health in the long term, but it can also save NHS resources.’