INVERCLYDE MSP Stuart McMillan highlighted National Eye Health Week by going for a test at a local opticians.

Mr McMillan says he wants to promote the awareness week’s key message about the importance of regular, free exams to protect sight.

His eye exam took place at the Greenock branch of Specsavers in the Oak Mall.

Mr McMillan chairs the Scottish Parliament’s cross-party group on visual impairment, which is dedicated to influencing policy and legislation to reflect the needs of those who are blind and partially sighted.

He said: “Our sight should never be taken for granted and I urge every constituent to get their eyes tested regularly.

“The free sight test funded by the Scottish Government enables this to happen and with the most up to date technology available on our high street, everyone has the opportunity to have the best possible examination.”

Optometry Scotland, the representative body for optometrists and dispensing opticians in Scotland, and national sight loss charity RNIB Scotland are also promoting this year's National Eye Health Week.

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Julie Mosgrove, Chair of Optometry Scotland, said: “Your vision matters, and we recommend that people have an eye examination every two years, unless they are advised by their optometrist to have them more frequently.”

RNIB Scotland supports people with sight loss to help break down barriers and stand against exclusion, inequality, and isolation of those that are partially sighted or blind.

Director James Adams said: “We’re here to support anyone experiencing changes in their vision and worried about what this could mean.

"We can provide the advice and support so you can make an informed decision about your healthcare.

"No one should go through an eye condition diagnosis without support.”