23 September 2019
National Eye Health Week takes place every year to raise awareness of promoting the importance of eye health and the need for regular sights tests for all. This year National Eye Health Week takes place from 23rd September through to 29th September 2019.
Vision really matters. Sight is the sense people fear losing the most, yet many of us do not know how to look after our eyes – National Eye Health Week aims to change all that!
About Eye Diseases
There are more than 100 recognised eye diseases, including glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, amblyopia, cataracts, Charles Bonnet Syndrome, corneal disease, diabetic retinopathy, uveitis, to name just a few.
It is extremely important if you suffer from any visual disturbance, infection, pain or redness in the eye to consult your GP, Optometrist or Ophthalmologist straightaway. Even if you have no symptoms of sight loss, or visual disturbance you should have your eyes tested every 2 years as some diseases can develop without symptoms for a significant time.
Early diagnosis of eye disease produces the best outcome and gives the best change of protecting your sight.
Did you know
- 2 million people in the UK are living with sight loss, that is severe enough to have a significant impact on their daily lives. Half of this sight loss is avoidable.
- A sight test can detect early signs of conditions such as glaucoma, which can be treated if found soon enough.
- During a sight test, other health conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure may be detected.
- For healthy eyes, eat well, avoid smoking and wear eye protection in bright sunlight.
For more information on National Eye Health Week, and for more information in relation to the health of your eyes, visit www.visionmatters.org.uk
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