Get regular eye checkups to prevent vision loss

EYE tests don’t just assess the need for glasses. They can also detect health problems, like tumours and diabetes.

But 53% of 40-75-year-olds have not had a check-up for up to five years, according to a recent report.

“Some eye diseases give warning signs that we can detect in our vision, but several treatable diseases, like glaucoma, have no symptoms in the early stages,” says Nigel Davies, consultant ophthalmologist. “Taking simple steps, like having an annual eye check and reporting any persistent vision problems to your optician or GP, can help identify significant problems early.”