2020 vision: How to protect your eyes while working from home

A growing number of people are experiencing eye problems in lockdown. Here are some expert tips to help you battle the strain

It's not just a Covid pandemic we're facing, with one million people around the world becoming shortsighted every week. Photo: iStock

Working from home has taken a toll on many of us, with a growing number of people now adding eye problems to their long list of troubles.

In Britain, the College of Optometrists found that 22% of people reported that their vision was impacted during lockdown. Cork-based optician Seamus Flynn says that the trend is similar here in Ireland, with patients complaining of eye strain, tiredness, and headaches. Our use of screens is also causing a huge increase in myopia, or short-sightedness, especially among children.