Eyes Right (1937)

[Music] I [Music] right London not so very long ago the conscience of a nation is stirred by the Revelation that the people are not fit the Press blazes the news on its front pages radio announcements emphasize the need of the people improve Health and Fitness in the House of Commons today the question of National Fitness was raised by Mr will speak does The Honorable member realize that while hours of work are being reduced and facilities for leisure improved the people are missing much of the joy of Life Through Being unfit to get the best out of their work and play the news of the nation's unfitness is discussed far and wide as I was saying to me wife what the nation needs Mr Nicholson is more of that their hexis responsible people begin to take action and so gentlemen the public should be encouraged to make wider use of their health services the country's leaders combine with health authorities local bodies and voluntary organizations to give the people the means to a greater enjoyment of Life calling to their aid the power of the press the voice of the radio and the realism of the moving picture [Music] la and while the great National keep fit movement goes from strength to strength we are privileged to interview on this subject Dr GC Anderson medical secretary of the British Medical Association a movement is a foot a drive to make the people fit but unfortunately some people neglect one of the most important questions affecting General Health are your eyes fix the cultivation of healthy bodies however important is not sufficient the health of the eyes is imperative members of parliament interested in health matters view with approval the efforts to improve the nation's eyesight furthermore to Kingsley wood States if the services of a medical eye specialist are available any person suffering from eye trouble would be well advised if in a position to do so to Avail himself offset service how well does the advice of the minister of Health apply to many other us we concentrate on bodily sickness but neglect our eyesight and then wonder why in spite of all our efforts we get headachy tired and irritable your doctor will tell you take my advice young lady and see a medical eye specialist the only person fully qualified to examine and prescribe to your eyes as living organs of your body but doctor I know you only earn a small salary and can't afford a specialist private Fe but you can afford to be examined by a specialist through the national eye service the national eye service yes a wonderful organization founded in 1929 for the benefit of working people like yourself through the national eye service you can have your eyes thoroughly examined by a medical eye specialist in some cases bles are not necessary trouble being due to some minor disorder but if he finds that you must wear glasses you will be surprised by highly qualified dispensing Opticians with attractive and accurately fitted glasses chosen from a wide sele all at a low fixed inclusive charge this service is now available in all parts of the country over 900 medical ey Specialists having undertaken to examine patients at purely nominal fees medical examination of the eyes is vital to the health and well-being of the nation and thanks to the National eye service the cleverest advice and the best possible treatment are available for the Working Man and the working woman eyes right remember if you have doubts about your eyesight seek the best advice that of a medical eye specialist if you cannot afford to do so privately consult the national eye service