Research reveals people not taking enough care of their eyes

Research reveals people not taking enough care of their eyes

Globally, over half (57%) of people do not regularly get their eyes checked, while only two in five people (42%) currently opt for lighting that is kinder on their eyes

Manila, The Philippines – Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, reveals that eye care is not a high priority for adults globally. This comes at a time of record levels of myopia, with the
World Health Organization predicting that one in two people will be short-sighted by 2050, and ever-increasing strain on eyes with people spending more time indoors in front of computer screens and smart devices.

Currently, eye care is taking a backseat compared to fitness and weight loss, despite people’s reliance on their eyes for the everyday living. In a gathering today entitled “Eye’d Make the Switch: light your eyes will thank you for,” Signify (formerly Philips Lighting), explained how quality LED is related to eye comfort. The research revealed that while the average person spends more than six hours a day looking at a screen, 42% are
currently using lighting that is softer on the eyes. And, only a third (32%) of people globally would consider how comfortable a light was on their eyes, when making their purchasing decision.

The Philips EyeComfort Standard

Signify scientists have developed an industry-first Philips EyeComfort Standard, committing to delivering EyeComfort LEDs with no visible flicker*. Besides flicker, the standard measures against key comfort criteria such as glare, stroboscopic effect, photobiological safety, dimming effects, tuning and color rendering – factors that can impact eye comfort. Philips EyeComfort LEDs are checked to ensure they pass its prescribed standards while providing energy efficiency and an average lifespan of over a decade. All Philips EyeComfort LED lamps and luminaires will be marked with the EyeComfort trademark starting 2018.

The press event, held at the Grand Hyatt Manila in Taguig City, showcased the diverse Philips EyeComfort LED lamps and luminaires range, which included:

• Philips MyCare LED Bulb – the newest bulb in the range inspired by the pattern of sunflower seeds, the Interlaced Optics design reduces glare, the excessive brightness caused by an intense light beaming from the center of the bulb, and enhances the comfort of eyes

• Philips SceneSwitch – up to three color settings in one bulb: bright light, natural light and cosy warm glow

• Philips Deco Classic – visible filaments are designed to be seen and look good, off and on

• Philips Meson – for evenly distributed light with consistent brightness

• Philips Moire – light up your room in soft, uniform light

Signify became the new company name of Philips Lighting as of May 16, 2018. The legal name of Signify will be adapted in the Philippines in the beginning of 2019.

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