![Only 1 in 5 Indians Go for Regular Eye Tests: Study Only 1 in 5 Indians Go for Regular Eye Tests: Study](https://images.medindia.net/health-images/1200_1000/world-sight-day-make-vision-count.jpg)
‘World Sight Day 2019: Most Indians live with poor eyesight. A new study highlights that only 1 in 5 Indians visit an eye doctor for regular eye checkups.’
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The study by Signify, formerly known as Philips Lighting, covered 1,000 Indian adults and 300 ophthalmologists across top 10 Indian cities. Read More..
While 65 per cent adults claimed that a healthy eyesight is a key priority for their well-being, very few people take steps to actively maintain their vision, Signify said in a statement on Wednesday.
The study also highlighted that Indians spend over 14 hours daily indoors under artificial light, and the quality of lighting becomes an important factor in maintaining eye health.
As per the research, ophthalmologists state that 3 in 4 Indians complain of eye strain after 10 hours of daily screen time, and young adults in the age group of 20-35 years frequently report eye strain, redness and irritation in the eyes.
According to Indian ophthalmologists, many factors can lead to deterioration in eyesight and eye discomfort.
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Almost all doctors also agreed that lighting can play an important role in maintaining eye health and that flicker, too much brightness and incorrect positioning of the light source can hurt eyes in the long term.
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