Vision Express continues Eye Tests Save Lives campaign

Vison Express’ Eye Tests Save Lives campaign targeted drivers at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this month.

A total of 80 visitors were tested on Vision Express’ Vision Van, highlighting that 90% were overdue an eye test, half of that number needed a new prescription and 11 people had not had an eye test since passing their test. Seven people had never had an eye test before and eight people had not had an eye test for 10 years.

Visitors were also tested to read out letters on a Snellen chart from 20 metres away in an MG Roadster.

Jonathan Lawson, CEO of Vision Express, said: ‘Studies tell us that around 3,000 road casualties every year are down to people driving with below par vision and we have long been campaigning to raise awareness around the link between good eye health and safer roads. With such a captive audience of car enthusiasts, it was the perfect platform to drive home our Eye Tests Save Lives message.’