MP Meg Munn is getting behind the wheel of a national
eyecare campaign in a bid to warn motorists of the dangers of driving without
roadworthy vision.
Meg, who is a passionate campaigner on road safety issues
and in particular the role that good vision plays in safe driving, has joined
forces with the Eyecare Trust charity and Westfield Health to promote the Eyes
on the Road campaign.
The campaign aims to highlight motorists’ legal obligation
to ensure their vision meets the required eyesight standards every time they
drive and raise awareness of new legislation due to be introduced into UK law
later this year.
Meg Munn says, “As someone who has worn glasses and contact lenses most
of my life, I am well aware of how important it is to maintain roadworthy
vision. Everyone’s eyesight naturally deteriorates with age, so it is crucial
to get your sight checked regularly in case you do need glasses or a different
prescription. This campaign is a great way for people to find out more about
vision and driving and what the proposed changes in legislation could mean for
them.”
Health cash plan news: 13 March 2012
