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The COVID 19 lockdown has changed how everyone lives their lives, from working from home to organising home-schooling. It has presented us with new challenges as we adjust to lockdowns and restrictions, and our habits have undoubtedly changed drastically. Even though the lockdown has eased, many of us are now continuing communicating with colleagues, customers and friends via video calls, texts, and emails more than ever before. Coupled with less of us going for an eye exam due to the pandemic, there is an increased risk of experiencing eyesight issues during the lockdown. 60 per cent of the world’s population requires vision correction. 80 per cent of all visual impairment can be avoided or corrected. 3rd most desired employee benefit Attending regular eye examinations is one of the best ways to ensure your vision isn’t deteriorating, and your optician can also look out for other health problems during a routine test. Opticians are still open in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, offering routine examinations and urgent care. Did you know a simple eye test can potentially save your life from a myriad of life-threatening health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, tumours and several neurological disorders? We
