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Good vision is very important to
children because so much of what they learn is taken in through
their eyes. We
advice that children should have their first eye examination at
around three years old. Learning difficulties can sometimes be
caused by uncorrected vision problems, so the earlier they can
be detected, the better the chance of correcting them.
Your child doesn't have to be able to read to have an eye examination.
First, the optician will ask about any family eyesight problems
and whether the child has any difficulty playing games, looking
at pictures or seeing small objects. Then several child-friendly
tests will be undertaken, after which the optician will discuss
the results with you.
So
by the time your child is old enough to start school, you'll be
fully aware of any eye health problems they may have.
How
do you know if your child has an eye problem?
During
the first 12 years of our lives, as much as 80% of learning is
accomplished through our vision. Yet, one out of every four children
has an undetected vision problem that may inhibit their progress.
It can be difficult to spot. Children have no way of knowing if
what they see is any different from what others can see. But there
are a number of tell-tale signs you can look out for, for example:
Your child is
sitting too close to the TV; they rub their
eyes repeatedly; are they clumsy; do they squint?
Our
children's glasses are built to last
Children's glasses are specifically designed to fit small faces.
There are lots of features and special lenses you can choose to
ensure their glasses fit comfortably and will survive the rough
and tumble of a busy active life.
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