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One in four unaware an eye test could prevent blindness
New research shows that many adults in the UK are unaware that an eye test could prevent them from going blind.
Action for Blind People commissioned the survey of more than 2,000 people, which revealed that 27 per cent of adults did not realise an eye test could prevent blindness, one in 10 adults did not know the purpose of an eye test and one in four had not had an examination in the last two years.
The survey conducted by YouGov shows that less than half of adults know that an eye test is a full health check for the eyes.
Richard Tolson, of Action for Blind People, said: "It is shocking that so many people are unaware that an eye test could potentially be the difference between having sight and going blind.
"Action for Blind People is encouraging people to protect themselves against sight loss by getting their eyes tested every two years, unless otherwise advised by their optician. Don’t wait to notice something is wrong before going for a test – by then it could be too late."
Westfield Health’s survey of more than 500 adults revealed that almost half of people do not have regular eye examinations and six per cent have never had their eyes tested.
Westfield’s health cash plans provide money back towards the cost of eye tests, glasses and contact lenses, up to set limits.
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