College of Optometrists between March and May of last year throughout the original lockdown. The research also showed that nearly half (44 per cent) of those suffering any deterioration are yet to address the issue and see an optician.
This supports a recent YouGov survey by the charity Fight for Sight, which also found more people experiencing headaches and migraines, as well as difficulty reading and poorer night vision.
Laura Mullett, director at Specsavers Airdrie and Coatbridge, said: “It’s important that anyone noticing a change in their vision gets it seen to right away.“While usually this is down to a change in prescription or from our eyes feeling tired, in other cases it can be something more serious.“Our stores remain open for.
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