asked the Minister for Health the number of sight tests carried out each year for the last three years by ophthalmic surgeons, ophthalmic opticians and optical medical practitioners.
Written Answers. - Sight Testing.
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I presume that the Deputy is referring to the sight testing scheme under which eligible adults are provided with ophthalmic services. The numbers of sight tests carried out in the last three years under the sight testing scheme are as follows:
|
1981 |
1982 |
1983 |
|
|
Ophthalmic surgeons |
10,430 |
7,093 |
9,187 |
|
Ophthalmic medical practitioners |
499 |
515 |
57 |
|
Ophthalmic opticians |
54,029 |
36,241 |
44,733 |