Under 35s splash cash on vision correction

Young people in the UK spend over £100 more on correcting their vision than those aged over 35, according to research commissioned by Ophthalmic Consultants of London (OCL) Vision.

A survey of 2,000 UK adults found people aged 18 to 34 spend £293 a year on spectacles and contact lenses

In this age group, 26% said they did not regard clear vision as an important concern when choosing vision correction while 91% of over 55s said it was very important.

However, 71% of young people surveyed said cost had made them consider other options and 42% said they would have laser eye surgery if they could afford it.