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Parliament supports improvements to NHS eye care services
Posted: Thursday 5 November 2026
MPs and parliamentarians from across the political spectrum came together last week to hear about the challenges facing eye care services in the UK and the need to improve care and prevent unnecessary sight.
"I always have a tear or two as I realise how lucky I am to receive treatment"
Posted: Wednesday 4 November 2026
After more than 200 eye injections, Derrick still travels home after each appointment with tears in his eyes as he is so grateful for treatment and the vision that he still has, years after being diagnosed with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Invite your MP to learn more about eye care
Posted: Wednesday 7 October 2026
Westminster Eye Health Day returns this year for a chance for politicians to hear more about patients’ experiences in eye care and improve services for everyone living with sight loss.