Hyderabad, June 22 -- A study conducted by researchers from the LV Prasad Eye Institute has revealed that many garment factory workers in Hyderabad are facing vision-related problems. They are affecting their work performance.

The research analysed 1,361 employees working in five garment factories located in the western and north-eastern industrial areas of Hyderabad.

Findings of study

The findings showed that 6.9 percent of the workers had problems with distance vision. Among employees aged 40 years and above, 52.4 percent were found to have difficulty with near vision.

The study, titled "Distance and Near Vision Impairment and its Impact on Work Productivity among Garment Industry Workers in Hyderabad, Telangana, India", was publish...