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Written question asked by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 11 October 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 October 2021. It was answered by Lord Kamall on Tuesday, 19 October 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Eyesight and Hearing: Research

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to establish a national eye health and hearing study for the UK.

Answer

There are no specific plans to do so. However, the National Institution for Health Research is currently funding a number of related studies, including a £1,586,456 study of neo-vascular age related macular degeneration and glaucoma and a £656,052 project on risk prediction.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2959
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Eyesight Research Hearing
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk