World Sight Day: What Is The Importance Of Workplace Vision Screenings? Doctor Explains [Video]

Vision screenings play a vital role in maintaining eye health, detecting hidden issues, and preventing vision loss. With most professionals spending long hours in front of computers and digital devices, digital eye strain (also known as computer vision syndrome) has become a widespread issue. Symptoms like dry eyes, blurred vision, headaches, watering and neck pain can reduce productivity and lead to long-term vision problems if left unchecked.

In a conversation with Jagran English, Dr Parul Sharma, Principal Director and HOD, Ophthalmology, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram explained the importance of vision screenings at the workplace.

Workplace Vision Screenings

Routine vision screenings at work are a proactive way to mitigate potential eye issues before they worsen. These screenings can identify common problems such as refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness), astigmatism and early signs of eye diseases like glaucoma or cataracts. Regular check-ups not only help in maintaining healthy vision but also encourage employees to adopt better eye care habits, such as the 20-20-20 rule, which promotes taking eye breaks …