One in three are children short-sighted, a study reports, so how can parents protect their child's vision? Children’s eyesight is steadily worsening, with one in three now suffering from short-sightedness, or myopia, according to a global study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology. The study, involving...
A call for consistency is needed after a study by the La Trobe Eye Clinic's Dr Kylie Gran Ensuring children with disabilities receive the necessary eye assessments is crucial for providing them with appropriate care and support. A recent study conducted by La Trobe University underscores...
While it's not realistic to avoid screens entirely, being mindful of how screens impact eye health and managing risks on a day-to-day basis is essential. According to Professor Isabelle Jalbert from the School of Optometry and Vision Science, UNSW Medicine & Health, “There is a genetic...
If you or your child is short-sighted (struggles to see things further away) you might have heard about orthokeratology, writes Paul Gifford Also known as OK or ortho-k, orthokeratology has been around since the 1960s. However, it has gained interest recently for its ability to slow...
29% of children aged 9-11 years old were found to have eye damage from the sun’s ultraviolet light (UV)....
