National Eye Health Week 2022

2 million people in the UK are living with sight loss that is severe enough to have a significant impact on their daily lives. Over 50% of sight loss is preventable. Ensuring that we all have regular eye examinations will help prevent, or limit, the damage caused by certain eye conditions.

During a sight test, other health conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure may be detected as well as conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration, which could lead to sight loss. In addition, evidence points to poor vision as a risk factor for falls.

Are you putting your eyes at risk? Did you know that 50% of sight loss is avoidable? Undertake the assessment to find out if you could be doing more to keep your eye and vision healthy - click here to access

Radio host Adam Cox chats to David Cartwright from the charity Eye Health UK about why vision maters and the simple steps we should all be taking to help keep our eyes and vision healthy - click here to access

As part of the UK Healthcare scheme which the College funds, you can claim back on optical costs depending on your level of cover and this includes eye tests, glasses, contact lenses, repairs, and laser eye surgery.

For more information on UK Healthcare visit Health Care Benefits (sharepoint.com)