HC Deb 01 August 1956 vol 557 cc166-7W
101. Mr. J. Howard

asked the Minister of Health if he will make a statement concerning the fitting of artificial eyes under the National Health Service in order to clarify the position.

Mr. Turton

Artificial eyes, including moveable eyes and prosthetic shells, are supplied and fitted free of charge through National Health Service hospitals and the eye-fitting service of my Department, which has a number of centres throughout the country. Patients should be referred in the first instance by their own doctor to a hospital ophthalmologist.