More than four in 10 working adults who have been using screens more during lockdown believe that their eyesight has been affected, according to a new survey.
A Fight for Sight report has found that respondents to a YouGov poll said they had experienced difficulty reading, migraines and poorer night vision.
A total of 49% of respondents said their screen time has increased since the pandemic began, including 33% who stated that it had increased by more than two hours.
In addition, 21% of respondents said they were less likely to get an eye test now than they were before the pandemic because of fear of catching or spreading the virus.
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