More than one in five Britons have noticed their vision deteriorating during lockdown.
Some 22 per cent of people reported their eyesight had noticeably got worse since the nation first went into lockdown in March, according to a study of 2,000 people conducted by the College of Optometrists.
A third of those surveyed – and a higher proportion in those aged between 18 and 34 at 42 per cent – believe the problems with their eyesight arise from spending more time in front of their TV and computer screens during the pandemic.
Dr Susan Blakeney, optometrist and clinical adviser for the college, said anyone with fears over their vision should not hesitate in contacting a medical professional.
“It is very important that if your vision has deteriorated or if you are experiencing a red or painful eye you should telephone your local optometrist,” she said.
“They will be able to arrange a telephone consultation to help you get to the bottom of your problems and if needed they will arrange a face to face consultation.”
