Electronic devices, blue light and what’s needed in a vision plan

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Today’s “digitized workforce” is spending more time on electronic devices than ever before — during work hours, at home and even during breaks. Employees’ eyes are feeling the impact, and workers are increasingly concerned about vision protection.

The 2016 Transitions Optical Employee Perceptions of Vision Benefits survey, conducted by Wakefield Research, polled more than 1,000 part-time and full-time employees. Eight in 10 employees say they want more light protection in their eyewear. Some of this demand is likely being driven by the buzz around blue light. The media coverage about how the blue light from our digital devices can impact everything from quality sleep to digital eyestrain has gained a foothold in the public consciousness.