Eye care messages (easy read)
Eye care messages easy read fact sheet, for people with learning disabilities.
![Pointing to an eye](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-06/img25.jpg?itok=IaYcGZli)
Adults with learning disabilities are 10 times more likely to have serious sight problems than other adults.
Children are 28 times more likely.
![A group of people](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-06/img22.jpg?itok=0sDtWFEz)
There are about 1.5 million people in the United Kingdom with a learning disability.
![Someone in a wheelchair](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-06/img17.jpg?itok=r8Yvcjz7)
People with very high support needs are most likely to have sight problems.
![Confusion](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-06/img18_2.jpg?itok=VRMl8CQh)
They may not know they have a sight problem, and may not be able to tell people.
![Hands out](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-06/img52_1.jpg?itok=ztmJLWDk)
Supporters, carers and teachers often think that people can see very well.
![New glasses](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-06/img28_2.jpg?itok=bAdIpK6s)
6 in 10 people with learning disabilities need glasses and often need support to get used to them.
![An eye doctor](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-06/img54_1.jpg?itok=PINwqcH0)
Adults need to have an eye test every two years, sometimes more often.
Children should have an eye test every year.
![Someone sitting down](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-06/img55.jpg?itok=OiMDrBnf)
Regular sight tests and wearing glasses helps people stay healthy and get the most from life.