Eye Examination and Vision Measurement in Business Life

Employee health and occupational safety are one of the cornerstones of workplace productivity. In this context, periodic eye examinations and vision tests are of critical importance, especially for personnel working in areas requiring visual attention.

Eye examination and vision measurement in business life are very important in terms of protecting the health of employees, improving occupational safety and supporting productivity. Regular eye checks play a critical role, especially for those who work in front of the screen, drivers, those who work on the production line and personnel who deal with sensitive tasks.

1. The Importance of Eye Examination in Business Life:

Occupational safety: Visual defects can lead to distraction and the risk of making mistakes. Clear vision is especially vital for machine operators and drivers.

Productivity: Insufficient vision reduces the quality of work and causes fatigue. Timely determination of the need for glasses or lenses allows employees to do their work more comfortably.

Ergonomics and comfort: Vision problems can cause neck, back and headaches by developing incorrect sitting and positioning habits.

Legal obligations: In many countries, periodic eye examinations are mandatory, especially for those working in dangerous jobs. In Turkey, such examinations are planned by the workplace physician.

2. What is Vision Measurement (Refraction Test)?

Vision measurement is a test performed to determine a person's far and near visual acuity. With this test, refractive errors such as myopia, farsightedness, astigmatism are detected. In Practice:

A letter or symbol reading test is performed with the Snellen chart.

Automatic eye measurement is performed with an autorefractometer device.

If necessary, a detailed refractive defect analysis is performed with a drip eye examination.

To Whom Should It be Done?

• Those who work at the computer for a long time
• Those who work in jobs that require fine workmanship (electronics, textiles, laboratories, etc.)
• Personnel driving forklifts, cranes, vehicles
• Elderly employees (presbyopia may develop after the age of 40

How Often Should Periodic Eye Examination Be Performed?

It is usually recommended once a year. However, this frequency can be increased if the employee has a high job risk or has a certain vision problem.

Why Eye Examination?

Eye health is one of the factors that directly affects both the work performance and safety of employees. Visual defects, even if they are not noticed, can increase the employees' risk of distraction, headaches, fatigue and making mistakes over time. By detecting these risks in advance with eye examinations, the necessary recommendations can be made.

In Which Cases Should It Be Applied?

The eye examinations performed by our company are planned specifically for the following risk groups:

• Personnel working in front of computer and screen
• Drivers, crane operators and forklift truck users
• Fine workmanship, assembly, quality control employees in areas such as detail oriented
• Advanced age personnel (40 years and over)

What Does It Cover?

• The services offered within the scope of periodic eye examination are as follows:
• Test visual acuity (near and far distance)
• The measurement of refraction () myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism refractive errors such as detection)
• Color Blindness Test
• Eye Pressure Measurement (if necessary)
• Glasses/Lens needs assessment

Our experienced medical staff and all measurements in the field is performed to the accompaniment of our modern devices.

How Often This Should Be Done?

According to the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, it is recommended to have an eye examination at least once a year according to the risk group. These periods may change depending on special circumstances and the doctor's assessment.

Eye health is indispensable for a quality business life.

With the eye examination and vision measurement applications we offer within the scope of workplace health services, we protect the health of your employees and support sustainable success in your business processes.

Contact us for more information.