Eye opening health event in Barnsley

As part of National Eye Health Week, which ran from 16th- 22nd September 2013, people in and around Barnsley learnt more about the importance of eye health and where they can go to get help for visual impairments or other eye related concerns.

National Eye Health Week (NEHW) is an annual awareness week that brings together eyecare charities, organisations and health professionals from across the UK to raise awareness of the importance of good eye health and the need for regular sight tests for all.

The Trust’s Equipment, Adaptations and Sensory Impairment Service in Barnsley were on hand to encourage local people to think about looking after their eye sight by getting their eyes tested regularly and providing advice to people who have a visual impairment to help them to remain as independent as possible. Other organisations such as Guide Dogs were also at the event to share their specialist knowledge and support.

To find out more about National Eye Health Week visit www.visionmatters.org.uk or to find your local optician visit www.nhs.uk