Eye expert says care is vital
A LONDONDERRY optometrist says addressing eye problems early can have a huge impact on a child’s future as she joins a national campaign to raise the importance of eye health.
Led by the Association of Optometrists (AOP), the ‘See Ahead’ campaign aims to encourage parents not to overlook their children’s eye health this summer and to include a sight test in their ‘back to school’ routine.
Up to one million children in the UK will return to school this year with an undiagnosed vision problem.
Jean Kelly from Eglinton Eyecare said: “The sooner that eye problems are detected the better the likely outcome. Many childhood eye conditions, such as lazy eye and squint may be treated if they are picked up early - as the eye and the visual system are actively developing during the pre-school and early school years. If eye problems are identified and treated, it can make a difference which ultimately can have a huge impact on a child’s future.”
Poor eyesight can have a significant effect on children’s ability to learn and on their behaviour - yet often goes unrecognised by teachers, parents and by the children themselves.
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