Optician told woman she was having a heart attack during routine eye test

A woman was shocked to be told she was having a heart attack during a routine eye test.

Norma, from Stockport , is sharing her story as part of Know Your Numbers Week, which encourages regular blood pressure checks to detect any serious underlying health issues.

Luckily for Norma, blood pressure checks had recently been added to routine eye tests at some high street opticians in Greater Manchester as part of a new trial.

Feeling unwell and dizzy, she booked an eye test and was offered a blood pressure check, which revealed dangerously high readings.

Her optician immediately contacted her GP who arranged urgent transport to hospital, where a heart attack was later confirmed.

Norma said: "It's a miracle. Absolutely a life-saver.

"If somebody says do you want your blood pressure tes