REDUCING AVOIDABLE SIGHT LOSS

Early day motion 1296, tabled 18 January 2011 by John Baron (Conservative). Signed by 74 members.

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.

Signatures by party: Labour 37, Liberal Democrat 17, Conservative 9, DUP 5, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Alliance 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1.