HDTVs wasted on people with poor eyesight
Many of the UKs eight million high-definition TVs are wasted on people with poor eyesight, it has been claimed.
While the images produced on the fancy new televisions are far superior opticians say many viewers can't pick up on the increased resolution and improved colours.
A study by Vision Express found that 60 percent of Brits have not had an eye test in the past 12 months and that of those who do, 66 percent need a new prescription in their glasses.
This means that when sat on their sofa many people are not getting the best out of their whopping 42 inch televisions.
A similar study has found that deaf people are unable to tell the difference between DAB and FM.
"We live in a high-definition age and that means that we must do all we can to support better eye health and better vision," said Bryan Magrath, of the optician chain.
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