Free Eye Tests on Offer from Vision Express to Mark Macular Week 2019

With almost 1.5 million people in the UK affected by macular conditions - making it the most common form of sight loss - Vision Express is offering free eye tests to all when booked online during Macular Week 2019 (24 – 30 June).

New research shows macular disease is more prevalent than dementia – and is now an urgent public health issue because it is forecasted to reach epidemic proportions unless at least an extra £6 million a year is invested in research. After a successful campaign last year, that raised over £100k to fund vital research, Vision Express and the Macular Society have teamed up again to highlight there’s still a lot more that needs to be done to resolve the staggering funding shortfall.

Cathy Yelf, chief executive of the Macular Society, said: “Today, more and more people are being diagnosed with macular disease. In fact, the number of older people living with the condition is set to double in the next 20 years. Support like Vision Express’ is vital in helping us achieve our aim of beating macular disease.”

To book your free eye test, visit: https://www.visionexpress.com/book-eye-test/

To find out more about the Macular Society and the work they’re doing for Macular Week 2019, visit: https://www.macularsociety.org/