Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 53411
Ophthalmic Services
Tabled: 19 May 2025
Answered: 27 May 2025
Question
Edward Morello
Liberal Democrat — West Dorset
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.
Answer
Stephen KinnockFree 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.