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Motion · S6M-01023 · 1 Sep 2021

National Eye Health Week 20 to 26 September 2021

Lodged by Annie Wells Standard Motion 31 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament acknowledges National Eye Health Week, which takes place from the 20 to 26 September 2021; understands that the week aims to raise the profile of optics, as it encourages the public to be "eye aware", with a series of initiatives inspiring greater uptake of routine sight tests and highlighting the role healthy lifestyles play in preventing avoidable sight lost; notes that many individuals across Scotland are living with sight loss that is severe enough to have a significant impact on their daily lives; understands that half of this sight loss is avoidable by a simple sight test that can detect early signs of conditions like glaucoma, which can be treated if found soon enough; notes that eye care services that were put on hold following lockdown are now up and running again; understands that optometry practices are open and have safety measures in place to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19, and notes that National Eye Health Week is also urging anyone who is due an eye test to get in contact with their optician and book an appointment.

Supporters (31)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.