Uncorrected vision problems could cost you your job

The Vision Council of America released a report June 26 that found vision problems cost U.S. businesses an estimated $8 billion each year in lost productivity. California, Florida, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, New Jersey, and North Carolina were the states with the highest costs to employers.The report also found that 11 million Americans have correctable vision problems (such as refractive errors, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration).

Uncorrected vision problems could be limiting your ability to maintain a competitive productivity level at work. And if you aren't competitively productive in your work environment, you run the risk of be passed up for promotions or raises, and your performance reviews may be suffering as well.

One clinical study recommended that employees wear computer glasses while working in front of their PC.In fact, the entire field of occupational optometry is dedicated to improving visual functionality to increase work productivity.