Public abandon checks due to cost of living

More than a third of Brits (34%) were being forced to abandon their annual eye check-ups due to financial pressures of the cost of living crisis, according to a survey commissioned by laser surgery clinic EuroEyes.

The poll of 2,096 consumers found that 33% said they were struggling to afford their monthly contact lens subscription and 16% had to change their career due to poor eyesight.

Nearly half (45%) said they find contact lens wear problematic in certain situations due to a risk of contamination or needing to remove them for certain activities.

A further 48% said eye surgery would likely change their life in terms of confidence and independence and 55% thought eye surgery was a lifelong investment.