Since it is school holidays I thought I would publish a checklist for parents and teachers. The following signs may indicate a vision problem in children:
· Frequent blinking · Red or watery eyes · Sensitivity to light · Frequently rubbing the eyes · Complaints of headaches · Complaints of blurred or double vision · One eye turns in or out while the other points straight ahead · Difficulty concentrating · Squinting or sitting very close when watching television · Holding a book very close to read · Difficulty learning to read · Leaving out or confusing words when reading · Covering or closing one eye · Tilting head noticeably · Difficulty recognising familiar people in the distance If you suspect that a child may have a vision problem please take them to an optometrist to get their eyes tested. Kids eye examinations are not painful - they're fun and a lot of the tests are like playing games.
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Nicky Carr is our full time optometrist and is also our practice owner. Archive
November 2019
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