Children do suffer from undetected vision problems, these may require diagnosis, ongoing monitoring or correction. Your local optometrist can diagnose risks or problems in a 30 minute consultation, most consultations are bulk billed to Medicare. We recommend children have a full eye examination as they begin school (Age 5).
To allow our children the best chance to achieve their potential, as parents, we should be aware of some of the signs to look for;
* one or both eyes turning inwards towards the nose or outwards towards the ears
* pronounced tilting or turning of the head when your child is focusing on something
* continuous blinking of their eyes
* regular rubbing of their eyes
* red or blood shot eyes
* difficulty reading - common symptoms include skipping of words or lines, holding the book or technology close to their eyes
* complaints of head aches
* complaints about blurry vision or double vision
* squinting to enable clear focus off in the distance
Below are some hints to assist in keeping a healthy eye environment in your home;
* when reading always read with a light on and take regular breaks
* encourage children to take a break, spend some time outdoors, remember to wear your sunglasses when outdoors
* when in the car or outdoors wear sunglasses
* set a fixed duration for computer, smart phone or tablet use. if extended periods of use are present, encourage breaks
* promote healthy eating habits. Fruit, vegetables, nuts and fish are not only good for the human body, but great for our eyes. Antioxidants, Vitamin A and Omega 3 are all needed to keep or vision in best condition.
To allow our children the best chance to achieve their potential, as parents, we should be aware of some of the signs to look for;
* one or both eyes turning inwards towards the nose or outwards towards the ears
* pronounced tilting or turning of the head when your child is focusing on something
* continuous blinking of their eyes
* regular rubbing of their eyes
* red or blood shot eyes
* difficulty reading - common symptoms include skipping of words or lines, holding the book or technology close to their eyes
* complaints of head aches
* complaints about blurry vision or double vision
* squinting to enable clear focus off in the distance
Below are some hints to assist in keeping a healthy eye environment in your home;
* when reading always read with a light on and take regular breaks
* encourage children to take a break, spend some time outdoors, remember to wear your sunglasses when outdoors
* when in the car or outdoors wear sunglasses
* set a fixed duration for computer, smart phone or tablet use. if extended periods of use are present, encourage breaks
* promote healthy eating habits. Fruit, vegetables, nuts and fish are not only good for the human body, but great for our eyes. Antioxidants, Vitamin A and Omega 3 are all needed to keep or vision in best condition.
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