Sight tests cancelled in face of cost of living crisis

Eye care patients have felt the effects of the cost of living crisis according to research that found 22% of Brits have postponed or cancelled a sight test in the past year due to cost concerns.  

A survey of 2,003 adults commissioned by the College of Optometrists in May revealed 21% were concerned they would have to delay booking sight tests for themselves or their children until they knew they could afford any required vision correction.  

The College of Optometrists urgently encouraged the public to consider their eye health as 50% of people said the cost of living will have an impact on how they care for their eyes in the future.