Almost a quarter of a million people living in UK care homes could unknowingly have an eye condition, which could lead to permanent sight loss if not spotted and treated in time. Specsavers in Penarth called for equal access to eye care for all, especially those in care homes who can face extra challenges accessing care. She added: “This can lead to a loss of engagement in social activities and sometimes increased risk of falls. “Providing regular eye care can minimise or even eliminate these issues for people living in care homes allowing them to enjoy doing the things they want to do. “Specsavers is proud to offer home visits to anybody unable to leave their home, including residents of care homes.”

Source: The Times October 01, 2023 15:22 UTC