How to recognise if your child is short-sighted
Known as a refractive error, short-sightedness in children can be caused by heredity. However, there are other factors also at play such as environment and lifestyle.
Eyesight by age
We're all susceptible to different forms of eye problems over the course of our lives. Some we may inherit and others will develop with age. Find the relevant age category and discover the eye conditions that could affect you or your loved one. By knowing the signs and symptoms will help you detect changes early on making it easier to prevent or manage eye conditions.
How to tell if your child has a sight problem
Problems with your sight can occur at any time so as a parent it’s important that you’re aware of any changes or issues with your child’s vision. Let's take a look at why eye tests are important for children, some of the key signs to look out for and common eye conditions
Teenagers and eye conditions
The typical lifestyle of a teenager is a busy one, eye and vision conditions shouldn’t hinder them.
Sight development in young children
Our sight develops rapidly during the first year of life. Learn more about eye development in babies, toddlers and young children.