In Focus: Spreading healthy habits

Organisers of National Eye Health Week (NEHW), the Eye Health UK, have outlined plans for its annual public awareness drive on eye health between September 19 and 25 and issued a call to eye care professionals (ECPs) to engage with communities and share advice.

Over recent years, engagement from the optical industry has grown significantly, with more than 6,000 supporters participating in 2021 , the charity told Optician. The week will highlight the range of services available in high street opticians and the role of ECPs with themed days and official partners, including the Central Optical Fund, Specsavers and Thomas Pocklington Trust. This year’s themes are children’s eye health with a focus on myopia control; good vision for driving; live well to see well; minor eye conditions; technology, such as assistive tech and optical instruments; and eye health during menopause.