Screen time can damage your eyes. Testing can help you prevent it.
It’s a simple as that, really. If you know an employee’s eyes are being affected by constant screen time, then you can take measures to prevent the damage becoming permanent, or getting even worse.
Vision screening test, who needs to be tested?
We recognise the recommendations in the National Occupational Health & Safety Commission Technical Report ‘Eyesight Testing of Users of Screen Based Equipment (SBE) [NOHSC : 10004 (1992)], which identifies the following categories of employees should be sent for a vision screening test.
Over 25% of time on a screen
So if you work a regular eight hour day, that’s only two hours a day in front of a computer, or screen of any kind. Employees falling into this category should have a routine vision screening test.
Over 25% of time on a screen, and over 40 years of age
Same as above, but your eyesight naturally deteriorates as you get older, so a vision screening test should be performed every two years for these employees.
Anyone with visual problems
Irrespective of age, anyone who has experienced issues in this regard should have a vision screening test every two years.
Anyone who needs good vision for work
If you rely on good vision for demanding, or intensive operations that are critical for safety, then it’s highly recommended you have a regular vision screening test.
This list shouldn’t exclude common sense, and any employee who’s vision is potentially impaired by the work they carry out, should have a vision screening test when circumstances indicate it’s necessary.
Vision screening test, how It works
Contact
Let us know how many employees need a vision screening test, we’ll arrange a time to come to you. We’ll also schedule the appointments, and help organise the smooth running of the day, making it all incredibly easy for you.
Vision screening test
We only use latest in vision testing equipment, with precision instrumentation designed to do quick, accurate and reliable screening. Our vision testing includes inbuilt controlled lighting for accurate results, and the background luminance complies with the highest International Standards.
Vision screening tests include:
- Distant vision – Monocular/Binocular
- Near vision – Monocular/Binocular
- Stereo Depth Perception
- Colour Perception
- Peripheral Vision
- Oculomotor Co-ordination
Reporting & prevention
Afterwards we’ll produce a company overview of results and detailed individual vison reports are created for each employee. We’ll report every test an employee has had with us, and we’ll identify employees whose vision is showing any deterioration from normal reference ranges, with advice and actions that can be taken to prevent further deterioration. We’ll talk you through the report, making sure you understand everything and you know what to do next.
We’ll also follow up to let you know when the next appointments need to be arranged, according to an agreed upon schedule of regular tests.
