Question 12716 — dependency

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Ms. Alix Fruchon draws the attention of the Minister of Health, Families, Autonomy and People with Disabilities to the generalization announced by the Government of the experimental protocol established between the profession of opticians and nursing homes, in two regions of France. In this case, access to visual care remains largely insufficient for elderly, dependent or disabled people, particularly those who reside in Ehpad. Hence the implementation, since January 2022, of an experiment authorizing opticians to carry out eye exams directly in nursing homes in two regions of France. The feedback from this experiment has been extremely positive from opticians, residents, nursing home staff and public authorities. It is estimated that nearly 40% of those aged over 78 in nursing homes require active optical correction or monitoring. These interventions not only improve vision, but also residents' self-esteem and quality of life, while avoiding unnecessary medical appointments and travel that are always restrictive for residents. Obviously, the objective is also to redirect residents who need it to the ophthalmologist and the optician obtains an appointment more easily when he can already generally describe the state of health of the patient. This is why, in view of these elements, she would like to know if the Government intends to quickly generalize this experimental protocol established between the profession of opticians and nursing homes.

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1. 10 February 2026

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