Did You Know?

  • 20 Million British people risk avoidable sight loss because they fail to have regular sight tests.
  • One in ten British adults have NEVER had an eye examination.
  • 85% of us admit to having problems with our vision.
  • More than 30 million Britons are entitled to FREE eyecare (sight tests and / or optical vouchers to cover the cost of any vision correction required) paid for by the NHS.
  • Everyone should have an eye examination once every two years unless advised otherwise by their optometrist. The Eye Care Trust recommends children aged under 9 and people aged 70 and over have annual eye examinations.
  • It’s estimated that 1 in 5 children has an undetected problem with their vision.
  • Fifty per cent of us think an NHS sight test costs £20 or more ??” despite it being free!
  • A quarter of over 60 year old say the quality of their vision affects their daily routine.
    (source of information. The Eyecare Trust)

Don’t Put Your Eye-Sight at Risk – Be sure to have regular sight tests.