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  • Opticians statistics

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    • DoH Statistics and Research, 
    • Family health services statistics
    An ophthalmic practitioner (the public would more commonly think of as an optician) will check the quality of your vision and eye health, diagnose problems or impairments, and prescribe corrective lenses or provide other types of treatment.

    Current publication

    • 2024 Northern Ireland sight test and ophthalmic public health survey

    Previous publication

    • 2007 - 2020 Northern Ireland sight test survey

    More information is available on the business service organisation ophthalmic statistics website

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    • 2024 Northern Ireland sight test and ophthalmic public health survey

      Published 19 March 2025
    • 2017 Northern Ireland sight test and ophthalmic public health survey

      Published 4 August 2017
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