About this event
National Eye Health Week promotes the importance of eye health and the need for regular sight tests for all.
Did you know?
- 2 million people in the UK are living with sight loss, that is severe enough to have a significant impact on their daily lives. Half of this sight loss is avoidable.*
- A sight test can detect early signs of conditions like glaucoma, which can be treated if found soon enough
- During a sight test, other health conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure may be detected.
- For healthy eyes, eat well, don’t smoke and wear eye protection in bright sunlight.
Contact details
Join in the conversation online using #EyeWeek and #VisionMatters.
For more information and how to get involved please visit the Vision Matters website.
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