Did You Know?

• 75% of blindness and vision loss can be avoided when detected and treated early.

• There are currently 224,832 people living in Ireland who are blind or vision impaired.

• This figure is projected to increase by one fifth in 2020 to 271,996.

• Irish and international research has shown a marked increase in the frequency of blindness and vision impairment with advancing age.

• Positive lifestyle choices, such as eating a healthy diet, not smoking and exercising regularly, all help to protect your eye health and preserve vision.

• Having your eyes checked regularly can help with the early diagnosis of underlying disease. The health of your eyes can tell much about your overall health.

Don't Put Your Eye-Sight at Risk - Be sure to have regular sight tests.

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