IMPORTANCE OF GOOD VISION IN CERTAIN PROFESSIONS

Vision is very important in certain professions. It is the utmost requirement of many professions that require precision and minute detailing. Such professions require perfect vision, but there are many definitions of this term, including full-color vision, 20/20 visual acuity, or a certain range of peripheral vision. Most such jobs have industry standards from safety organizations and the government. It does not matter what you do for a living, your eye health is highly important.

 

Most people think of perfect sight as being 20/20 vision, but this number is only the standard for visual clarity. It means you do not have any measurable refractive error like myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism. There are numerous other components to good vision, including clear central vision without spots from cataracts or glaucoma, and good peripheral vision, without damage to the retina leading to tunnel vision.

There are many professions where good vision is very important such as:

 

AIRPLANE PILOTS

Commercial airlines and Air Force pilots both need perfect vision. Pilot jobs for major airlines, cargo planes, and military aircraft are extremely demanding positions with long hours and high levels of stress. Having great reaction times, excellent visual clarity, and strong hand-eye coordination are all vital skills.

 

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS

Although much of an air traffic controller’s job involves computer screens, people working in this position need a good near vision for these tasks, along with a great far vision to spot airplanes as they arrive and land. Being able to judge distances, distinguish objects at different distances, and react quickly are all vision-related skills required for this demanding job.

 

ASTRONAUTS

According to NASA, astronauts must have at least 20/20 vision in each eye, meaning they should have no refractive error. Not only should astronauts have good visual clarity, but they must also have a fast reaction time, good hand-eye coordination, and good depth perception.

 

FIREFIGHTERS

There are several safety measures in place to keep firefighters’ bodies safe while they work. This includes eye protection to reduce damage from smoke or chemicals in a fire. Firefighters need good visual acuity, good depth perception, and good reaction times to put out the source of the fire, save lives, and keep others on their team safe. So, they ought to have a fast reaction time, good hand-eye coordination, and good depth perception.

 

LIFEGUARDS

Exposure to sand, sun, and salt complicates lifeguards’ jobs, but swimmers rely on people working this job to keep them safe. While lifeguards undergo great physical and safety training, they must also have clear distance and close vision, along with good hand-eye coordination and reaction times.

 

Sohana Hospital is a renowned name not only in North India but the entire nation for its comprehensive eye treatment. Our ophthalmologists employ modern equipment and adopt the latest techniques to restore your precise vision. No doubt, the clarity of vision in the eyes of our patients is enough evidence that boasts of our promising treatment services.