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Government commit to tackling avoidable sight loss

23 January 2012

Today's announcement by the Government that it is making eye health a public health priority has been welcomed by the UK Vision Strategy, a united cross-sector initiative.

The Public Health Outcomes Framework, launched today by the Government, includes an eye health indicator. This indicator will track the rates of three major causes of sight loss including glaucoma, age related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy. In many cases sight loss from these eye conditions can be prevented if detected and treated earlier.

Lesley-Anne Alexander, Chair, UK Vision Strategy partnership and Chief Executive, RNIB said: "We are delighted the Government has turned the spotlight on improving the eye health of the nation. This is a major breakthrough for tackling avoidable sight loss.

"It should help prevent many more people from losing their sight and could potentially make significant savings for the new NHS. We look forward to working closely with the new NHS and Public Health England to make this vision a reality".



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