© SeeAbility The SeeAbility Eye Care and Vision Charter

Key Principles Transforming eye care and vision for people with a learning disability Improving quality of life Preventing avoidable sight loss and increased dependency Ensuring everyone with a learning disability gets the best eye care © SeeAbility

Outcome 1 – Be aware of vision Supporters and people with learning disabilities Know that people with learning disabilities are 10 times more likely to have serious sight problems than others Know how to recognise the signs and symptoms of sight loss Know who the visually impaired people in your service are © SeeAbility

Outcome 2 – sight test every 2 years People who you support with learning disabilities Have an effective sight test every 2 years, or more often if necessary Are supported to prepare for their sight test Understand the results of their sight test, record the outcomes and share these with others © SeeAbility

Outcome 3 People you support with learning disabilities who need glasses or contact lenses Wear the right glasses or contact lenses for the right task Wear well fitted, clean and well maintained glasses or contact lenses Are supported to get used to wearing new glasses or contact lenses © SeeAbility

Outcome 4 Supporting people with learning disabilities who have treatable and untreatable eye conditions Have their eye condition identified and explained and have support to make the best use of their vision Are supported to plan for and access eye surgery where necessary, including good aftercare Can access everyday information, specialist equipment and support in environments suitable for someone with a visual impairment © SeeAbility

Look Here! An accessible and interactive event to enable people with learning disabilities and supporters to learn about eye care and vision What is vision for? How would you know if there was a problem? Healthy eyes and the eye test Wearing and looking after glasses Eye problems What is it like for people who can’t see well? Using other senses, equipment and support Filling in the self assessment form

What happens next? Come to the Look Here day in your area Implement the Action Plan Use SeeAbility’s website resources

© SeeAbility Any questions? Stephen Kill SeeAbility To permanently transform eye care and vision for people with learning disabilities throughout the UK. Let’s see to it…