Episode 8 - Spotlight on National Eye Health Week

In this episode Chandos talks to Optical Engagement Manager Lorcan Butler about the importance of eye exams as these appointments can tell you much more about your overall health than just if you need to wear glasses.  Lorcan talks you through what happens at a typical appointment, what your optician looks out for and some of the health conditions, including brain tumours that can be detected during these eye exams and also what happens if something is detected when you have an eye exam.You can find out more about how brain tumours can affect your vision on our website here https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/living-with-a-brain-tumour/side-effects/sight-problems-and-brain-tumours/ If your need support with coping with sight loss you can find information on our website here https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/living-with-a-brain-tumour/side-effects/sight-problems-and-brain-tumours/coping-sight-problems/You can contact our support team by calling 0808 800 0004 or emailing [email protected] out more about National Eye Health Week by visiting Vision Matters https://www.visionmatters.org.uk/If you or someone you know needs a listening ear, you can contact our Support Team by calling 0808 800 0004, by using the web chat on our website or by emailing [email protected] you have any questions about this episode of the podcast, email [email protected]