Share of reasons for not getting an eye exam in the United Kingdom in 2020

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Conor Stewart,
Nov 8, 2021
In August 2020, 31 percent of British people surveyed reported that they did not schedule an annual eye exam from an eye care professional because their vision has not changed, while around 20 percent were reluctant or unable to do so because of the COVID-19 situation. Furthermore, 18 percent of respondents avoided getting an annual eye exam because it is too expensive.

Share of reasons why individuals did not get an annual eye exam from an eye care professional in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2020

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Release date

October 2020

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

August 11 to August 26, 2020

Number of respondents

1,002 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

Respondents who have an eye exam less than once a year

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Question was worded in the source: "What prevents you from getting an annual eye exam from an eye care professional (optometrist, ophthalmologist, optician)?"

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