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LBBD Staff - Eye Health Survey Results May 2015 Matthew Cole Name: Job title: Director of Public Health Date: May 2015 2
Eye Health Survey What did we do? We asked council employees about their eye health How did we ask council employees? � We surveyed LBBD staff in April-May 2015 � We used an online questionnaire sent in CMT briefing, via Yammer and via email Who responded? � 88 people completed the questionnaire
Eye Health Survey - Limitations Use the information as a guide There are limitations to the data � All people who answered are employed � All people were employed by LBBD 4
Ages are 20 – 69 years Ages are 20 – 69 years 67.1% 20.0% 12.9% 0.00% 0.00% 0-19 20 - 39 40 - 59 60 - 69 70+ 86 people answered this question 5
More females than males answered 32% 68% 86 people answered this question 6
The balance of people who answered were white 7.1% 2.4% 3.5% White White Afro-Caribbean Asian 87.1% Mixed 85 people answered this question 7
When was your last sight test? 80 75 75 70 65 60 55 50 45 40 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 10 3 5 0 0 2 years ago or less 3 years ago or less Other I've never had a sight test All 88 people answered this question 8
How often do you think you should have your eyes tested? 46.8% 55.2% Correct answer: Every 2 years 87 people answered this question 9
For most people, it is recommended that you should have your eyes tested every 2 years. We asked - If you have not had your eyes tested in the last 2 years, please tell us why. I am worried I may be pressured into buying glasses or lenses I have not got the time - it's an inconvenience I don’t think I need an eye test I did not know how often I should have my eyes tested 17 people answered this question 10
Are there other reasons why you have not been to an optician? My eyes don't hurt I don’t know where to go Not had time Not had time I can see OK Other 16 people answered this question 11
Do you have a close relative who has glaucoma? No (9.3%) Yes (25.6%) Don't know (65.1%) 86 people answered this question 12
Do you have diabetes? No Yes (2.3%) (5.8%) Don't Know (91.9%) 86 people answered this question 86 people answered this question 13
Do you know if you are entitled to a free NHS sight test? Well; Tesco, Specsavers, Boots … will do the same! No - I don't know if I am entitled Yes - I know I am not entitled Yes - I know I am entitled 0 10 20 30 40 50 86 people answered this question 14
Do you know if you are entitled to financial help towards the cost of spectacles or contact lenses (NHS optical voucher)? No - I don't know if I am entitled or not Yes - I know I am not entitled Yes - I know I am entitled 0 10 20 30 40 50 86 people answered this question 15
Do you know if you are entitled to an eye examination paid for by your employer? Here to help! 2.4% 22.4% 22.4% Yes - I know I am entitled Yes - I know I am 75.3% not entitled No - I don't know if I am entitled 85 people answered question 16
Are you registered as visually impaired? Yes (2) No (84) 86 people answered this question 17
Do you receive any of these benefits? Only 3 people reported receiving Tax Credits No-one received any other benefits 86 people answered this question 18
Other comments …it had been 7 years due to the cost involved spectacle spectacle really can't afford lenses so to buy new expensive in expensive in glasses COST! this country I have always claimed support through the Council scheme and I think it is very helpful towards costs. 19
What does this mean for residents in Barking and Dagenham? � There was an awareness of the importance of eye health Most people who responded had had an eye test in the past 2 years � Not all people knew how often their eyes should be tested Only half of the respondents knew to get their eyes tested every 2 years � People felt a pressure to spend money People were sometimes not aware of free tests People were sometimes not aware if they or close relative had glaucoma / diabetes this means they were not accessing free tests 20
Questions – Discussion 21
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