Welcome to National Eye Week 2009. The Week is organised by the Eyecare Trust, a registered charity that exists to promote awareness of ocular health and the importance of good eye care. This year's Week has been generously sponsored by healthcare provider Simplyhealth.
As Britain's obesity crisis burgeons we are drawing special attention to health issues – including weight and obesity – that can have highly damaging effects on eyesight but which many people are unaware of. Looking at lifestyle, diet and nutrition we suggest simple ways in which we can all safeguard our sight as well as other aspects of our health.
Please use the menu on the left to click through our campaigns. You will find plenty of information and useful downloads.
If you have five minutes to spare you can also take the Eyecare Trust Vutest FREE on-line sight test to find more about the current state of your eyes.
Are you one of the 45 million Brits who has put off having an eye test due to worries over the possible cost of the test or eyewear that you might need as a result of it? DON'T! Regular eye tests are extremely important and you can use this site to find out if you are entitled to help from the NHS. A cash plan, like those offered by Simplyhealth, means that every time you visit the optician for an eye test, prescription glasses and sunglasses, you will receive money back, up to an annual limit.
9 - 15 November 2009
OUR CAMPAIGNS
National Eye Week – giving you and your family a clearer vision...
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Watch Mr 'Real Deal' David Dickinson in the National Eye Week TV show...