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September 17 2012
The College of Optometrists is urging people to treat their eye health just as seriously as they would other parts of the body.
Research released today (September 17), reveals that up to five million Brits either can’t remember or don’t think they should have their eyes tested more regularly than once every 10 years. However, over two thirds (66%) of the population believe that you can have a serious eye condition without any symptoms being present.
Most people are recommended to go for an eye check-up every two years, unless otherwise advised by an optometrist.
Researchers reported that of those questioned over the age of 40 who had failed to have a eye exam in the last two years, 14% of them had not booked a sight test as they didn’t feel it was necessary.
Necessity was the reason for 45% of all respondents who had failed to have an eye exam in two years. While the second top excuse was being unable to afford new spectacles, and third was not having the time (19%).
“Many people dread the thought of losing their sight but few of us think about what we can do to keep our eyes healthy,” said Francesca Marchetti, chair of National Eye Health Week.
“One of the most important steps you can take to protect your sight is to get your eyes checked regularly.”
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