84% of French people believe that screens spoil their view

 September 25, 2019

The French are worried about their visual health. According to the Expert Visual Health (ESV) barometer, 84% of them consider that screens affect their vision. In addition, 70% of working people suffer from dry eyes.

 

The harmful effects of screens

On the occasion of the 2019 edition of the Mondial com l'Optique, opticians "Experts in Visual Health" revealed the concerns of the French regarding their visual health, especially due to the screens. Indeed, according to the study, 97% of participants are concerned about their visual health. They describe discomfort in the eyes that does not go away despite wearing glasses.

More and more French people are wondering about the impact of screens and changes in daily habits, leading them to spend more time on their PC or their Smartphone. 84% of them think that screens damage their vision. In addition, 94% of people under the age of 30 are convinced that screens are harmful. Moreover, since 2007, the digital deficiency syndrome has been clearly identified. This visual fatigue of the eyes appeared due to exposure to digital screens and blue light.

 

Better equip

Despite the awareness, adults and children spend many hours on the screens, on average 2:45 a day for the youngest. The eyes sting, cry and are irritated. People can also experience dry eyes, headaches but also tension in the neck and back. To better protect their children, 4 out of 10 respondents said they bought glasses to protect their children's eyes.

Other solutions must be put in place to protect yourself from this syndrome. It is necessary to regularly check your eyesight by a professional in visual health, who can carry out the necessary examinations and propose the most suitable optical equipment. In addition, you will benefit from advice on posture to relieve your eyes and your other ailments.

 Stéphanie Haerts

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