Opticians to offer free vision tests in push to improve eye care in early teens

Opticians campaigning for improved eye care for 12 to 16-year-olds will be offering free eye tests for this age group next month

To highlight their case, members will be offering free six-point vision tests to children aged 12 to 16 throughout May.

EyeZone chairman Diarmuid Keane said the number of children wearing glasses or contact lenses doubled from 10 to 20% between the ages of 12 and 16.