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Fund free glasses to prevent the progression of myopia for children

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closedDepartment of Health and Social CareOpened 12 August 2025Closed 12 February 2026

Background

I want the government to make glasses that prevent the progression of myopia free for children under the NHS. Glasses to slow down the progression of myopia can cost hundreds of pounds.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

KnowsleyAnneliese Midgley
7
Liverpool West DerbyIan Byrne
3
Widnes and HalewoodDerek Twigg
2
South West DevonRebecca Smith
2
Liverpool GarstonMaria Eagle
2
Bury St Edmunds and StowmarketDr Peter Prinsley
1
Bristol North WestDarren Jones
1
Boston and SkegnessRichard Tice
1
Dorking and HorleyChris Coghlan
1
Derby SouthBaggy Shanker
1
East WiltshireDanny Kruger
1
Ellesmere Port and BromboroughJustin Madders
1
ExeterSteve Race
1
Kingswinford and South StaffordshireMike Wood
1
Brentford and IsleworthRuth Cadbury
1
Liverpool RiversideKim Johnson
1
CheltenhamMax Wilkinson
1
LincolnMr Hamish Falconer
1
Liverpool WaltonDan Carden
1
ChelmsfordMarie Goldman
1

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 735130.