Why have a Website?

A survey published by the RNIB in November 1997 found "43% of the public were unaware of the health purpose of an eye examination."

The major reason cited for having an eye test was - 'failing eyesight'.

The RNIB believes many people have undetected sight loss and eye disease.

The International Glaucoma Association estimates only 50% of glaucoma is being detected while the British Diabetic Association believes that the ratio of undiagnosed to diagnosed cases maybe as high as 1:1.

At the same time RNIB patient focus groups have highlighted the great need for better patient communication by the profession.

"I think it would help if you were told what the results were."

"I would like them to explain what they are doing and why."

Eye Style and Savaspex Opticians want to play a part in educating the general public about the crucial role regular routine eye examinations play in the early detection and treatment of many medical conditions. There are several conditions, systemic and ocular, which initially show no symptoms but which can be detected in a routine sight test at a very early stage, in time for treatment and thereby preventing serious problems later on. Glaucoma and diabetes are two examples.

There is no better medium today than the world wide web for raising and tackling such issues.