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.