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The Leader Newspaper Eye strain on the rise in lockdown EYE strain and other sight-related issues have increased significantly since the start of the pandemic, a new survey by Specsavers Ópticas reveals[1]. The survey shows that screen use is high, particularly at the weekend, with 56% of people reporting that they are spending five or more hours per day on screens. This correlates with an increased experience of eye strain, with 20% of those surveyed saying that they have noticed one or more symptoms of eye strain for the first time, or they have experienced an increase in e...

AN OTLEY and Ilkley optician is warning of an increase in cases of ‘coronavision’ - with eye strain on the rise during lockdown. New research shows that eye strain and other sight-related issues have increased significantly since the first pandemic lockdown – with 42 per cent of people noticing their sight deteriorate since March 2020. This is almost double the number of people noticing sight deterioration during the first lockdown - 22 per cent, as reported by the College of Optometrists. The new study by high street opticians Specsavers shows that nearly half, 44 per cent, of ...