Welcome to National Eye Week 2008

Despite 85 per cent of us admitting we have problems with our vision millions of us are putting off having a sight test because of worries about money – even though more than 30 million Brits are entitled to FREE eyecare (tests and/optical vouchers to cover the cost of any vision correction required) paid for by the NHS and many more of us are entitled to FREE eyecare paid for by their employer.

Are you one of the 30 million people entitled to FREE NHS eyecare? Click here to find out more.

Regular sight tests are vital for the early diagnosis and successful treatment of many common eye conditions as well as being an essential health check — your optometrist can detect a number of underlying health problems such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes and increased risk of stroke.

» Blind Britain
Twenty million Brits are putting their sight at risk by failing to have regular sight tests, according to a new study.

» Case Study - Sheila’s Story
Sheila went to her optician to buy a spare pair of glasses and ended up having surgery to remove a tumour!

Your child's eyesight is precious. Poor vision can hamper a child's ability to learn and develop and most worryingly, if left untreated could lead to irreversible sight problems.

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Regular eye examinations have been free on the NHS for everyone aged 60 and over since April 1999. People aged 60 - 69 are entitled to an eye examination at least once every two years...

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During National Eye Week the Eyecare Trust and Boots Opticians are teaming up to highlight the true state of the nation's eyes! Today twenty million Brits are at risk of avoidable sight loss because they fail to have regular (biennial) eye examinations.

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