Simplyhealth & The Eyecare Trust

ANDOVER, England - ANDOVER, England, November 9 /PRNewswire/ -- As the UK's obesity crisis burgeons, millions of overweight Brits are blind to the fact that their unhealthy lifestyles mean they are twice as likely to lose their sight as someone with a normal BMI (Body Mass Index).

ANDOVER, England - A staggering 75 per cent of Brits are putting off having their sight tested due to concerns over the cost of eyecare, glasses and contact lenses, according to a new survey commissioned by sight charity The Eyecare Trust and healthcare provider Simplyhealth for National Eye Week (9-15 November).[1] Regular eye examinations - every two years for most people - are essential to maintain good eye health and detect sight-threatening conditions at an early stage.