Myth: My toddler has no problems seeing details in books so there is no way...
While parental observations of their child are very important for detecting eye problems, there are times when the only way of telling if a child has an eye problem and needs glasses is with a full eye...
View ArticleMyth: A baby or toddler will never wear glasses
It is true that it can be difficult for some parents to get their baby or toddler to keep their glasses on. Glasses’ wear will be the easiest when the baby or toddler gets a visual reward from wearing...
View ArticleMyth: A child will happily wear glasses if they need them
This is not a complete myth – some children will get a huge visual benefit from wearing their glasses and so will happily wear them (and refuse to take them off). However, it will not always be this...
View ArticleMyth: Glasses will make a child’s vision worse or will make your child...
This myth has come about for two main reasons. One is that adults who are prescribed glasses for reading, gradually need stronger reading glasses over time, they may say, “From the time I got my first...
View ArticleBusting 7 Myths About Children’s Eye Care
Many eye problems in children go undiagnosed because of a lack of understanding of the importance of testing and diagnosing eye problems in children. Sometimes a parent is concerned about their child’s...
View ArticleContact Lenses in Children
Glasses are the most common form of refractive error correction for children as they can be used easily and safely. Contact lenses work in exactly the same way as glasses to correct refractive error,...
View ArticleWhy does my child have to wear an eye patch?
The main reason that children need to wear a patch on their eye is because they have Amblyopia. Amblyopia is reduced vision in one or both eyes which occurs because some type of eye problem was present...
View ArticleConjunctivitis and Itchy Eyes
Conjunctivitis is a common infection of the thin membrane, called the conjunctiva, which covers the front of the eye and the inside surface of the eyelids. There are several types of conjunctivitis...
View ArticleWhat is nystagmus and will it get better?
Nystagmus is a repetitive and rhythmic movement of the eyes- usually from side to side. People with nystagmus have reduced vision as their eyes are not stationary enough to receive a clear image. There...
View ArticleEstropia & Myopia – A tricky combination
Esotropia is an inward turning eye. You might hear it being called a convergent squint, strabismus or eye turn. There are a variety of causes of esotropia but two of the most common are ones that are...
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