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Ophthalmic Services

Asked by Edward MorelloLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 27 May 2025UIN 53411

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce waiting times for NHS eye examinations.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock

Free National Health Service sight tests are widely available across the country, from any optical practice with a contract to provide NHS sight testing services. We are not aware of patients facing undue delays in accessing these services.

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