A HUDDERSFIELD businesswoman has won a national award for her eyedrop invention.

Alison Wilson is pictured (right) receiving the Johnson and Johnson Award for the best medical device innovation from Baroness Susan Greenfield.

Ms Wilson, who set up her own company, Opticare - based at Crosland Road Industrial Estate, Netherton - was chosen from more than 1,200 entries.

The special eyepiece centres drops over the eye, making it easier for people to administer their medication accurately.

The invention will help cut wastage of medication which can help treat chronic ophthalmic ailments, such as glaucoma.

Dr Andy Goldberg, founder of the annual awards, said: "It won because the judges believe that it will make a huge difference to patients who have difficulty administering their eyedrops."

Ms Wilson was presented with the award at a ceremony in London.

She won £1,000 and will now receive mentoring and advice from experts to help her market the product further.