This year’s National Eye Health Week (NEHW) will take place from 22-28 September 2025, promoting the importance of good eye health and the need for regular eye tests for all.

Who needs a regular sight test?

Everybody! Sight tests should be part of everyone’s healthcare routine just like going to the dentist, whether you have a vision impairment or not.

How often should I have a sight test?

Most people should have a sight test once every two years.

Certain groups may need a sight test more frequently. These include people with a history of eye conditions in the family or people over 40 of Afro-Caribbean or Asian origin.

Speak to your optometrist for individual advice and book a test immediately if you have any concerns or changes to your eye sight.

As well as checking your vision and eye health, routine sight tests can also spot signs of general health problems, including heart disease and diabetes.

Find out more about the importance of regular eye tests at visionmatters.org.uk

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