Research: Desk Workers Spend 100 Hours Weekly on Screens, 71% Report Productivity Loss from Visual Discomfort

Summary

New research from VSP Vision Care and Workplace Intelligence reveals that desk workers now spend nearly 100 hours per week on screens, with 93% of their weekday waking hours spent looking at screens. The study found that 71% of desk workers experience screen-related visual discomfort that reduces their productivity, and 80% report physical discomfort from prolonged screen use. The research highlights the growing impact of digital eye strain on workplace productivity and employee wellbeing, with many workers experiencing headaches, eye strain, and blurred vision.