He's making a list, he's checking it twice, but that won't be because of his eyes for much longer.

Santa popped into Specsavers in Swanley last Saturday for a quick eye test ahead of his busy December.

Specsavers sponsored the grotto and lights switch-on in Swanley this year, and offered Father Christmas the chance to check on his eyesight.

Faheem Ayub, store director in Swanley, said: "We were delighted to see Santa in store, and are pleased to be able to report that he passed his eye test with flying colours.

"So he should not have any problems delivering all those millions of presents while the rest of us are tucked up in bed on Christmas Eve.

"Whatever you do for a living, regular eye tests are really important."

A spokesman for Specsavers confirmed Santa's eyesight was good.