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Free eye tests at opticians
Get your eyes tested free at 6,000 opticians around France from June 7-12
SIX thousand opticians around France are offering free eye tests from June 7-12.
The Journées de la Vision are aimed at getting more people to check their sight - around 10% of people who should wear glasses or contact lenses to drive do not, studies show.
You can find participating clinics at Journées de la Vision
Click Toutes les activités and then Retrouver l'opticien le plus près de chez vous.
Opticians' body ASNAV is also teaming up with radio station France Bleu this summer to advise people on eye care in the sun - for example wearing sunglasses while driving.
There will be information bulletins and quizzes with glasses to be won.