New figures reveal that in 2025, NHS Devon recorded more than 66,564 referrals for eye care, but only 47,652 treatments were completed. "The result is that many instances of avoidable sight loss continue to occur, often because care is delivered too late. The data comes from Newmedica’s report Championing Eye Health, which found that treatment numbers in Devon were almost 30 per cent lower than referrals. Across England, treatment numbers were 8.6 per cent below new referrals. He said: "Most sight loss is avoidable if it is treated early enough.