Heartbeat: Top tips to protect your eyes
November 13, 2018
Nearly 100 people visited awareness events at the Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre (BMEC) during National Eye Health week, which took place in September.
Patients, visitors, and colleagues were invited to visit BMEC to learn about how to look after their sight – as part of activities organised across the country to raise public awareness of eye health.
Russell Stephenson, Eye Clinic Liaison Officer, who organised the two awareness events, said: “We talked to nearly 100 people about tips to look after their vision. A lot of people were surprised to learn that by simply wearing sun glasses when it’s sunny, they can reduce the risk of getting blind.
“We also encouraged people to quit smoking as smokers are up to four times more likely to lose their sight than non-smokers.
Colleagues are also reminded that if you regularly use visual display units (display screen equipment), you are entitled to a free eye test. More details on Connect: