Employee Vision Screening

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), visual impairment is not just common among senior citizens. As a matter of fact, we find many employees young and old suffer from a variety of eye disorders. In some industries and occupations, good vision is essential to ensure the safety of the employee themselves and other employees. A visually impaired employee isa major hazard. For this reason, vision screening has become an important part of the pre-employment medical assessments and ongoing employee health monitoring. 

Vision screening is a quick and easy way to assess an individual’s vision. It is a non-invasive test that can be performed in a matter of minutes. Vision screening can be conducted using a variety of different methods, including eye charts, vision tests, or photo screening. 

At OHSMED our vision screening assessment include examining for the following:

- Visual acuity (how well a person can see usually whilst wearing their prescription eyewear)

- Ocular muscle function or how well the muscles of the eyes are functioning

- Ocular health (screening for any signs of eye disease); and

- Colour vision

There are many benefits of vision screening for employees. First and foremost, it helps to ensure that employees can perform their duties safely and effectively. Good vision is essential for tasks such as driving, operating machinery, or working at heights. 

Vision screening can also help to identify potential health problems that could impact an individual’s ability to perform their job. For example, vision screening can detect early signs of diabetes or high blood pressure. These conditions can be managed with medication or lifestyle changes, but they need to be detected early to be effectively treated.

Workplace eye care program ensures that your staff’s eyesight is tested regularly to reduce the risk of accidents and health problems. This not only helps the safety of employees but also reduces unnecessary costs and further risk exposure for you and your company.

If you are looking for someone who can provide employee & staff health monitoring and vision screening in Parnell, contact OHSMED. OHSMED offers employers and employees access to more than 12 years professional experience in Occupational Healthcare. OHSMED is an invaluable partner for all businesses ranging from tradesman “tradies'' to the largest construction and corporate organisations in Auckland.

Contact us to book an appointment today!