During Brain Tumour Awareness Week (26 October – 2 November) Specsavers in Sutton is urging everyone to make sure they have regular eye tests because they can check more than just your vision.

Evidence suggests our eye health isn’t something we pay close enough attention to and a quarter of people say they don’t have a check every two years. However, an eye test isn’t only about checking sight, it also looks at your eye health and can help to identify other health problems.

Nigel Davidson, director at Specsavers Sutton, says: “Many people don’t realise that a sight test can check more than just your vision and that it can pick up other health concerns, such as high blood pressure, diabetes and brain tumours.

“In fact, only 61% of people are aware that an optician can detect some types of brain tumours. That is why ensuring you have regular eye checks – at least once every two years or more often if recommended by your optician – is so important.”

To find out more or book your next appointment go to Unit 37, Idlewells Shopping Centre, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 1BP, call 01623 552456 or go to specsavers.co.uk/stores/suttoninashfield