Eye Facts - 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 olds 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 eye examinations.