Optics plans national eye health campaign

Next June will mark the inaugural National Eye Health Week, a national campaign by all optical bodies, charities and companies to raise the profile of eye health among the public.

Details of this initiative are still being developed by a grouping which includes a number of charities, companies and organisations.

David Scott-Ralphs, chairman of the steering group, said this was an exciting opportunity for the whole sector to pool resources and make a real difference to public awareness and the need for regular sight tests. 'I hope that next year's campaign is the first of many successful annual eye health awareness campaigns,' he added.