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Motion · S6M-10221 · 24 Aug 2023

National Eye Health Week 2023

Lodged by Annie Wells Standard Motion 36 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament acknowledges National Eye Health Week, which takes place from 18 to 24 September 2023; 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 that healthy lifestyles play in preventing avoidable sight lost; believes 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, during the week, a "tween to teen" campaign will take place to highlight the topic of myopia and the importance of early diagnosis, and acknowledges 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 (36)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.