Petition · Department of Health and Social Care

Fund free glasses to prevent the progression of myopia for children

Closed 56 signatures

What the petition asks

I want the government to make glasses that prevent the progression of myopia free for children under the NHS. Glasses to slow down the progression of myopia can cost hundreds of pounds.

Timeline

12 Aug 2025 Petition opened for signatures
12 Feb 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 56
Status Closed
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 12 Aug 2025
Closed 12 Feb 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 18 Aug 2026.