Preventable vision impairment in the Indian workforce is resulting in an annual loss of $27 billion to the Indian economy. This figure surpasses losses in nearly all countries, except China and the United States.
A global study highlights the urgent requirement for workplace initiatives that prioritise the well-being of employees, particularly concerning eye safety.
Currently, India is home to 70 million people with visual impairments. Although ocular injuries are preventable, issues related to visual hazards and eye safety at work are significant. Many reported incidents of ocular injuries speak volumes about employees’ apathy in ensuring visual safety practices, the availability, and the use of eye protection glasses by workers.
This situation puts them in a difficult position because workers who lose their eyes are more likely to lose their jobs, and even those who remain employed may experience a drop in productivity.
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