THE IMPORTANCE of regular eye tests have been highlighted by a Worcestershire woman whose dangerously high blood pressure was discovered by her optician. She visited her GP a few days later and had her blood pressure measured, which was dangerously high at 200/110 mmHg. “My blood pressure has been high in the past, so I take medication and check it regularly,” Janet said. “Had it not been for this eye test, I wouldn’t have known that I needed a different prescription. Amit said he was delighted to hear that Janet’s blood pressure has been reduced and that it is being closely monitored.