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August 2 2012
The number of sight tests being performed annually in Scotland has increased by 6%, new statistics from the Information Services Division (ISD) reveal.
The annual increase sees the number of eye exams being performed in the country rise from 1.8m to 1.9m, for the year ending March 31, 2012.
Statistics also showed that the number of patients receiving a primary eye examination increased by 6.5% from 1,504,230 in year ending March 2011 to 1,601,729 in year ending March 2012. Of the 1,601,729 primary eye examinations performed, 1,594,815 were for ordinary residents and 6,914 were for exempt visitors, an increase of 6.5% and 2.8% respectively.
The number of patients receiving a supplementary eye examination increased by 3.8%, with figures rising to 311,836 compared to 300,451 the previous year. Of the 311,836 supplementary eye examinations carried out, 310,521 were for ordinary residents, an increase of 3.8%. The other 1,315 were for exempt visitors, documenting an increase of 11.9% year-on-year.
Debbie McGill, operations manager for Optometry Scotland, told OT: “The recent figures released by the Information Services Division (ISD) demonstrate a slight increase in awareness of eye health care and the importance of regular checks. Optometry Scotland continues to push eye health to the forefront of people minds and would like to see that percentage rise.
“There is still a lot to be done to raise awareness with patients in the most vulnerable group categories and those living in the more deprived areas of Scotland.
“Optometry Scotland is working with the SGHD to link eye care and current public health initiatives to help increase awareness even more in the future”.
Further information can be found at www.isdscotland.org/Health-Topics/Eye-Care/Publications/2012-07-31/2012-07-31-Ophthalmic-Report.pdf
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