SeeAbility's Head of Eye Care and Vision, Lisa Donaldson, featured in a recent episode of children's TV show Mr Tumble, emphasising the importance of eye care.

In the episode, she demonstrated how eye tests are carried out in special schools and explained the importance of taking care of your eyes and wearing glasses if you need them.

SeeAbility has been campaigning for many years to improve eye care for people with learning disabilities and autism. Our evidence shows that children with high support needs and severe learning disabilities are most likely to have sight problems and yet the evidence shows that they are getting no or inadequate eye care.

In 2019 there was a major breakthrough when NHS England committed to rollout a new national programme of eye care in all special schools. But the rollout has stopped for an evaluation and it is by no means certain the programme will continue past summer 2023. We’re determined to ensure NHS England makes good on its promise. You can support our campaign to ensure all children have an equal right to sight.

On our website you can find eye care resources for people with disabilities, explaining everything from finding an optometrist to wearing glasses. The resources are available in easy read format.