LOC drums up eye health awareness

A regional eye health campaign has taken the opportunity to highlight the importance of routine eye tests.

Last month, Devon Local Optical Committee circulated 20,000 copies of an eye health leaflet during National Eye Health Week, to an audience including GP surgeries, dental surgeries, pharmacies, optical practices, hospitals, local authorities, Health and Well-Being Boards, local charities and libraries.

Topics covered by the leaflet included who pays for eye tests, finding local practices, diet and lifestyle and general health and vision.

‘Eye health has been a neglected area but the campaign has helped us make links with other health professionals,’ said Fiona Hiscox, optometrist and secretary and ophthalmic public health lead for the LOC.