Free eye tests will be cut from once a year, to once every two years.
The Department of Health and Social Care confirmed the news yesterday.
It comes following the department dipping £1 million over budget, in the first four months of 2018.
The new rule will come into effect from October 1.
Controlled burn leads to Fire Service callout
Firefighters are reminding people to prepare properly when carrying out controlled burns, after a blaze spread in the west of the Island.
Lord Street development 'still progressing'
The owner of the former Lord Street bus station says it's still hoping to press ahead with redevelopment plans.
More Braddan roadworks announced this month
The Department of Infrastructure says Braddan Bridge will be one-way as it carries out work later this month.
Poled pussy tale gets a happy ending!
Manx Utilities says it's given the saga of a cat trapped on a pole a happy ending!
Don't lose your shirt on the Grand National, says charity
If you're tempted by the possibility of a big win on this week's Grand National, a charity has a message for you.
Good weather could bring aurora sightings
The Isle of Man could be in for a spectacular treats in its skies tomorrow.
Team on the way to help Top Cat!
Manx Utilities says it’s sending a rescue team to help a northern pole cat.
Cafe plan for Athol Garage site
A car showroom in the south of the Island could become a new café under new proposals.
