§ 21. Mr. David HeathTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on his policy on the role and training of optometrists. [92607]
§ Mr. DenhamWe value very highly the contribution that optometrists make to the eye care of the population. We intend that, with appropriate training, they should develop their role beyond sight testing to work with general practitioners and ophthalmologists in treating patients with eye diseases.