If you regularly use a screen for work your employer will pay for regular eye tests & eyewear solely prescribed for screen use. Ask your HR/Occupational Health Team for info about their eye care policy & benefits for employees. #WorldSightDay #VisionMatters #BeScreenSmart

By law, all contact lenses (even #halloween party lenses) must be supplied by, or under the supervision of, an optometrist, dispensing optician or doctor. Professional advice on wearing & caring for contacts is vital to prevent eye damage & potential sight loss. #VisionMatters

Most women going through the menopause will suffer poor eye health. Read our #WorldMenopauseDay blog to find out more about how hormonal changes during the menopause can affect your eyes. visionmatters.org.uk/looking-after-… #VisionMatters

Spending time outdoors has been shown to reduce the risk of myopia (short-sightedness) in children. The #VisionMatters Autumn Activity Guide has a host of fun outdoor play ideas for you to enjoy with your little ones. #HalfTermFun #GoOutdoors👇 visionmatters.org.uk/downloads/autm…

Every year scores of Brits suffer serious / sight threatening eye injuries after being hit by corks as they ‘pop’ from bottles of bubbly. Check out our top tips to avoid eye injuries when enjoying your festive fizz! visionmatters.org.uk/news/news/post… #VisionMatters #FestiveEyeCare

Save the Date! This year’s National Eye Health Week takes place 23–29 September. Check out our blog for more on how to get involved in this important health campaign. visionmatters.org.uk/news/news/post… #EyeWeek #VisionMatters #PublicHealth

How's your eyesight? Leading eye specialists have told 5 News that Britain’s children are at increased risk of becoming short-sighted. 5 News' Peter Lane has been finding what could be causing this. Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | University of Bradford | College of Optometrists

National Eye Health Week launches one month TODAY! Watch this space for news & information about all the activities we have planned plus details about how you can get involved & help spread the word on eye health. National Eye Health Week 23-29 Sept '24 #EyeWeek #VisionMatters

Look out for your copy of Vista, the official National Eye Health Week magazine, landing on desks with September’s issue of Dispensing Optics. #EyeWeek #VisionMatters #SpreadingTheWordOnEyeHealth #DispensingOptics #EyeHealthPromotion #NewMagazine #ThumpingGoodRead #ECP

Elton John left with 'limited vision' in one eye bbc.in/4cTXDY6

19 million Brits are putting their physical & mental health at risk by failing to have regular eye tests. #EyeTests are essential health checks that can spot signs of conditions like #Diabetes, #Hypertension & #HeartDiseaseas well as eye issues. #EyeWeek #VisionMatters

Half of all sight loss is avoidable, so it’s vital we're aware of ‘red flags’ that could signal a threat to our vision & know where to seek help to prevent irreversible vision loss. Do you know the warning signs of an eye emergency? tinyurl.com/eye-emergency #EyeWeek #VisionMatters

From spending time outdoors to eating a rainbow of colourful fruit and veg there are lots of ways you can help keep kids’ eyes healthy. Find out more here tinyurl.com/Kids-Eye-Health #EyeWeek #VisionMatters

One in three children are short-sighted: How do I protect my child's eye sight? itv.com/news/2024-09-2…

One in 12 males and one in 200 females are colour blind. Take this fun test to see how your colour perception compares to the rest of the population. ismy.blue/#VisionMatters EyeWeek

Sight tests are FREE for all over 60s as they are paid for by the NHS. Ask at your local opticians for more information. #AgeingEyes #LiveWellForLonger #VisionMatters #EyeWeek

Did you know sight tests are free on the NHS for more than 30 million people, including, children, the over 60s and those on income-related benefits? nhs.uk/nhs-services/o… #VisionMatters #EyeWeek

Being active, eating well, watching your weight, protecting your eyes from the sun's damaging UV rays & not smoking can all help keep your eyes and vision healthy. #VisionMatters #EyeWeek

The link between smoking and sight loss is as strong as the link between smoking and lung cancer. Visit NHS Better Health for free quit smoking support nhs.uk/better-health/… #Stoptober #EyeQuit #LiveWellForLonger #VisionMatters