British Journal of Ophthalmology
Coverage of British Journal of Ophthalmology in the Nexus archive.
- A simple pair of glasses is helping productivity gains in some Bangladesh garment factories
A simple pair of reading glasses is boosting productivity in Bangladesh garment factories by improving workers' precision and reducing errors. VisionSpring, a nonprofit, partners with factory owners to supply affordable glasses, with studies showing a 6% productivity increase and $3.37 in gains for every $1 invested in vision correction.
- A simple pair of glasses is helping productivity gains in some Bangladesh garment factories
Reading glasses provided to garment workers in Bangladesh have improved productivity by reducing errors and speeding up tasks like threading needles. VisionSpring, a nonprofit, partners with factory owners to supply affordable glasses, with studies showing a 6% productivity increase and $3.37 in gains for every $1 invested. Bangladesh's garment sector, employing 4 million workers, could see up to $27 billion in annual output growth through similar programs.
- Sleeping without a pillow could have surprising health benefit, study suggests
A study suggests sleeping without a pillow may reduce eye pressure in glaucoma patients by preventing neck strain and improving blood flow. Researchers link elevated pillow use to increased intraocular pressure, while experts emphasize balancing sleep posture for individual health needs.