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Eyecare professionals will find it easier to examine people with learning disabilities thanks to a new initiative from SeeAbility's eye 2 eye Campaign and Kay Pictures. Optometrists testing this group now benefit from 50% off Kay Picture vision tests.

Around 1 in 3 people with learning disabilities have a significant sight problem, yet many do not get regular sight tests. As a result, people with learning disabilities have a high rate of undetected treatable sensory impairments.

Hazel Kay, creator of the test, says, “The Kay Picture Test provides an accurate means of testing the vision of people with learning disabilities using pictures of familiar, everyday objects. Visual acuity measurements are achieved in an easy, quick and fun way, which can allay fears regarding the eye test and help to gain the person's cooperation and trust with other aspects of the examination.”

Martin Thomas, Manager of SeeAbility’s Look Up Information Service says
“Because Kay Pictures represent every day objects they make it easier for people with learning disabilities to practice and prepare for their sight test with the result that the optometrist can make accurate measurements. We're pleased with the Kay Picture offer on Look Up as it means that many more optometrists and specialist workers have the chance to purchase Kay cards and extend their skills and services to meet the needs of people who might have been at risk of being excluded from eye sight tests.”

Undetected sight problems mean that people are unable to take part in a range of leisure, work and learning activities that they could otherwise enjoy. They can experience undetected deterioration of their sight, leading to a loss of skills, frustration and isolation. If you want to make a difference, you could:

• Visit www.lookupinfo.org to download pre and post eye examination forms that assist people with learning disabilities and their carers to make the most of their eye examinations
• Work through Healthcall Optical's CET pack, Examining People with Learning Disabilities to improve your skills
• Register on the Look Up database which gives information about practice facilities for people with learning disabilities.

Order your discount Kay Picture Tests at www.kaypictures.co.uk/more_seeability.html.
Quote 'SeeAbility offer' on your order form. See note 10 for details.


Issued by SeeAbility, for further information please contact:
Monica Cornforth on 020 8997 1261 or 07811 147 192

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