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Public urged to get eyes tested

Optometrists are calling on people to take better care of their eyes after research found almost one in 10 have not had a test in the last decade.

The Royal National Institute of Blind People Scotland said up to 50% of sight loss could be avoided by regular, free eye tests.

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