Reducing Avoidable Sight Loss
EDM number 1296 in 2010-12, proposed by John Baron on 18/01/2011.
Categorised under the topic of Health services.
That this House notes with concern that over two million people in the UK are at risk of needlessly losing their sight through treatable eye conditions; further notes that 100 people every day start to lose their sight, half of which could have been prevented through regular sight tests and early treatment; further notes that this important public health message must be taken seriously by national and local government, commissioners, health and social care professionals and the public; and urges the Government to ensure that reducing avoidable sight loss is an indicator in the public health outcome framework.
This motion has been signed by a total of 74 MPs.
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