The UK National Eye Care week (20th to 26th of September 2021) raises awareness of the importance of eye care. Regular eye tests help to identify eye conditions early. Many eye conditions can be treated successfully if found early.

Did you know?

• 2 million people in the UK are living with sight loss, that is severe enough to have a significant impact on their daily lives. Half of this sight loss is avoidable
• A sight test can detect early signs of conditions like glaucoma, which can be treated if found soon enough
• During a sight test, other health conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure may be detected.
• For healthy eyes, eat well, don’t smoke and wear eye protection in bright sunlight

What it is it like to shop with sight loss?

The RNIB have created a video to highlight the challenges people with sight loss face when shopping. The RNIB opened a store and filled it with products without any labelling, the response from sighted shoppers, highlights the level of information missing for people with sight loss. In an earlier article, I covered how RNIB have been working Kellogg's to find ways of addressing this challenge.

Watch the RNIB Whatsin Store video

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Vision Simulator

Vision Matters provide a vision simulator to demonstrate how various eye conditions impact your vission. Go to vision simulator.