asked the Minister for Health the number of sight tests carried out each year by opthalmic surgeons, opthalmic opticians and optical medical practitioners since the general medical services scheme was started.
Written Answers. - Sight Tests.
785.
At present full statistics in relation to the sight testing scheme, which came into general operation only at the beginning of 1980, are available only for the years 1980 and 1981 and are as follows:
Sight Tests carried out by:
|
1980 |
1981 |
|
|
Ophthalmic Surgeons |
8,881 |
10,430 |
|
Ophthalmic Opticians |
53,765 |
54,029 |
|
Ophthalmic Medical Practitioners |
281 |
499 |