Near-vision glasses improved productivity among Bengaluru garment workers: Study
A recent study in Bengaluru found that providing near-vision glasses to garment workers significantly boosted their productivity and quality of life. Conducted by Good Business Lab and Shahi Exports, the research highlighted the impact of correcting presbyopia, which affects many workers. The findings suggest that simple interventions can lead to substantial economic benefits in the garment industry.
- ▪The study screened nearly 5,000 workers, with 682 participating in the trial.
- ▪Workers who received glasses saw a productivity increase of 5.7% to 6% over 12 weeks.
- ▪The intervention generated a 337% return on investment during the trial period.
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A study conducted among garment factory workers in Bengaluru has found that correcting near-vision impairment with simple reading glasses significantly improved productivity, while also enhancing workers’ quality of life.Published recently in the British Journal of Ophthalmology, the study titled PROSPER II (PROductivity Study of Presbyopia Elimination in gaRment workers) was conducted by Good Business Lab, a non-profit labour innovation lab, in partnership with Shahi Exports Pvt. Ltd.Presbyopia, an age-related decline in near vision that generally begins between 35 and 40 years of age, affects more than 1.8 billion people globally and is considered the leading cause of vision impairment worldwide.
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