MyVision.org has recently conducted a study to assess eye health and eyecare habits over the past few years. The study involves a survey in April of 2022 that included 1,121 people who wear contacts and/or glasses to get their feedback about eye habits and the pandemic. Survey respondents ranged in age from 18 to 80 with an average age of 40. Of the respondents, 49% were male and 49% female.
The study finds that 2 out of 5 people admit their eyesight has gotten worse since the onset of the pandemic. Nearly 70% report having more trouble seeing further away, and almost one-third are dealing with issues reading up close. Since March 2020, three out of 10 people have gotten stronger prescriptions for their glasses or contacts.
The top issues facing people who work remotely include eye strain, fatigue, headaches, and trouble sleeping. One out of every three surveyed adds that their eyes have started twitching while looking at screens.
Many have also reported falling behind on their vision prescriptions. 43% say they are not wearing up-to-date prescriptions. More than 8 out of 10 people are wearing prescriptions that are two years or older. Of those, 17% have reported that their glasses or contact prescriptions are more than five years old.
The full report, including data visualizations, can be accessed from MyVision.org - https://myvision.org/guides/pandemic-eyewear-habits