MPs get behind ‘Eye Tests Save Lives’ campaign

Health Minister Philip Dunne MP was in attendance at Portcullis House, Westminster as Vision Express hosted its ‘Eye Tests Saves Lives’ event as part of Road Safety Week 2017.

Joining a group of around 25 MPs, the Health Minister took part in a consultation with a Vision Express optometrist and was later invited to use a special driving simulator, which demonstrated how vision is affected by eye conditions, such as glaucoma.

According to YouGov, one in four people who drive for work are not having regular eye tests. With a sharp increase in the number of people using a vehicle for work, the high-street optician called on MPs and policy-makers to acknowledge the road safety risks posed by motorists who avoid regular sight checks.