Fast facts

The AOP has a range of facts and stastics on a variety of subjects relating to optometry. Please click on the link below for a sample. If you require further information or other key stats, please contact either Anne Grenyer, Public Relations Manager or Lou Devine, Communications Manager.

Did you know… 
 
• Up to 18 million drivers took to the roads over the Christmas period, yet only 5% of drivers are able to state correctly the current statutory viewing distance – read more about our driving and vision campaign

• A sight test can highlight other health conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and even brain tumours – all of which can be picked up on a retinal camera which takes a photo of the back of your eye – read more about sight tests

• The eye is the only place in the body where a clinician can see blood vessels without cutting you open – read more eye facts

• 100 people start to lose their sight in the UK every day - half of which could have been prevented through regular sight testing and early treatment – read more about eye care

• Up to 1 million children in the UK currently have an undetected vision problem – read more about our children’s eye health campaign