Ralston rallies nation for free NHS eye exams

Scottish television presenter Judith Ralston has urged the country’s population to take up their free eye check ahead of National Eye Health Week (September 18-24).

The BBC weather presenter attended Optometry Scotland’s campaign for better eye health this week.

Ralston, who once caught an eye infection diagnosed as orbital cellulitis while on holiday, encouraged Scots to book an exam regardless of their current quality of vision.

She said: ‘I love my job and I rely on my eyesight to be able to study the meteorological charts, radar and satellite pictures in detail in order to prepare an accurate forecast. We all love our eyesight and we should all remember to look after our eyes.’