Eyesight: Testing
2026-06-09 · Department of Health and Social Care · HL833 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what action they are taking to improve access to NHS sight tests for adults with learning disabilities; and what consideration they have given to including learning disability as a risk factor in the eligibility criteria.
Answer
Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning National Health Service sight testing services and for considering how any identified inequalities in access to services should be addressed. Guidance issued by the College of Optometrists se...