Don't be the Fall Guy!
Seventy five per cent of older people who suffer a fall as a result of poor vision had a visual impairment that was easily correctable*. So don’t be a fall guy – make sure you have regular eye examinations.
Everyone aged 60+ is entitled to FREE sight tests paid for by the NHS. You may also be entitled to a voucher towards any vision correction required. Ask your optometrist for details or visit http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/am-i-entitled-to-an-nhs-optical-voucher.aspx for more information.
* Jack CI, et al. Gerontology.
Published : 24 September 2014
