{"id":6004723,"date":"2026-08-25T08:54:03","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T07:54:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coi.pt\/?p=6004723"},"modified":"2026-08-25T08:54:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T07:54:03","slug":"get-ready-to-go-back-to-school-or-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coi.pt\/en\/artigo\/preparar-a-visao-para-o-regresso-as-aulas-ou-ao-trabalho\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing your eyes for going back to school or work"},"content":{"rendered":"

After the holidays, it\u2019s time to get back into the swing of things. The return to school and work brings with it an increase in the amount of time spent in front of books, computers, tablets and other digital devices. Therefore, preparing your eyes for the return to school and work is an important step in ensuring visual comfort, concentration and good performance over the coming months.<\/span><\/p>\n

An eye test before starting this new phase can help to identify any changes in vision that may have gone unnoticed and prevent minor problems from affecting your day-to-day life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why is it important to prepare your eyes for going back to school?<\/b><\/h2>\n

During the holidays, it is common to spend less time on tasks that require greater visual effort. As we return to our normal routine, our eyes are once again subjected to long periods of reading, screen use and close-up work.<\/span><\/p>\n

By preparing your eyesight for the return to school, you can ensure that children, young people and adults start this new phase with comfortable vision that is suited to the demands of everyday life.<\/span><\/p>\n

An outdated prescription or an undiagnosed vision problem can hinder learning, reduce productivity and cause frequent discomfort.<\/span><\/p>\n

Signs that your eyesight needs to be checked<\/b><\/h2>\n

Visual changes are not always obvious. There are, however, some signs that may indicate the need for an assessment:<\/span><\/p>\n