62% of people who wear glasses or contact lenses are “putting off” going to the opticians
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NHS sight test eligibility
Find out if you're eligible for an NHS-funded sight test, whether you're in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales
Putting off eye care
62%
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Sight test explained
Find out why regular sight tests are important in our short, animated video and patient leaflet
Out of date prescription
36%
36% are wearing an out of date prescription
Self-repair
19%
19% use glasses they have had to self-repair
“The stories to come out of this research are truly shocking and it’s imperative that action is taken now to minimise the long-term damage to people’s eyesight.”
Adam Sampson, Chief Executive, Association of Optometrists
Looking after young eyes
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Children's eye health advice - Why vision matters
Did you know there are an estimated one million children with an undiagnosed vision problem?
5 tips for protecting your child's eyes
Our A B See campaign aims to help children reach their full potential through regular sight testing