Hundreds of calls come in to a special helpline. One of the first is from a lady who has seen our adverts and decides to have her eyes tested. She is found to have glaucoma and is referred for specialist help. She rang to thank us. Without timely intervention she might have lost some of her sight.
More calls come in from people seeking our help.
One gentleman, who had been retired because of his eye condition, has been offered no help in the two years since diagnosis. He is amazed to learn how much we can offer him. We commission new research on the needs of African-Caribbean people. September Our Eye Health touring exhibition begins its 25-town tour in South Wales. The message 'half an hour could save your sight' goes out to people as they shop.