Local Assembly Member Paul Davies recently attended an event hosted by Vision Express to experience for himself what it would be like to drive with glaucoma. Mr Davies attempted the driving simulator to better understand the challenges of driving with glaucoma as part of Vision Express’ campaign to raise awareness of National Glaucoma Awareness Week 2018.

He said, “I’m delighted to support the National Glaucoma Awareness Week campaign and encourage as many drivers as possible to have regular eye tests. The UK’s ageing population means that there are more older drivers on the road and so it’s crucial that we recognise the importance of taking eye health seriously. Regular eye tests not only ensure that drivers are safer on the road, but they can also identify several underlying health issues such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Therefore, I’d encourage all drivers to have their eyes tested every two years, encourage family and friends to also do so and help make our roads as safe as possible.”