How to Choose the Right Glasses for Children
Children needing to wear glasses is more common than you may think. Find the best lenses and glasses for their needs.
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World Optometry Day
The 23rd March is World Optometry Day, celebrating optometrists and eye care professionals worldwide.
Understanding Retinoblastoma
Retinoblastoma (Rb) is a form of cancer that develops from immature cells of the retina and it is almost exclusively found in young children, mainly under the age of six.
Vision Aid Overseas support a school
Vision Aid Overseas provides primary eye care to schools in Ethiopia. 5 Essilor staff members pushed themselves in the Great Ethiopian Run to raise money for the charity. Watch their story to find out more.
World Sight Day
An invisible epidemic is spreading all around the world. Half of the population will be affected by 2050. Find out more about this and how to support your eyesight on World Sight Day 2019.
Children’s vision problems
Children can’t always tell if they have a problem with their eyes. Here are some common issues and signs for parents to look out for.
How to encourage your children to wear their glasses
Wearing glasses can be a big change for your children. Here are some top tips to help them feel confident in their new lenses.
Does playing video games affect your vision?
In a digitally-driven world, there is no escape from digital screens including video gaming. Find out more about the impact it could have on your eyesight.
Top 3 ways to prevent future eye health problems
Looking after your vision can be crucial in preventing future eye health problems. Check out our top 3 ways to prevent future eye conditions.
Can wearing glasses improve children's performance at school?
If your child has begun to develop a vision problem, it can cause a number of problems at school. Find out how glasses could make a huge difference.
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
Vision screening at Oasis Academy
We hear from principal, George Franks from Oasis Academy Connaught, West Bristol, who recently hosted a vision screening day for its 240 children.
Retinoblastoma awareness week
MPs are being asked to use their position to help raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of a rare childhood eye cancer this World Retinoblastoma Awareness Week 2019 (12-18 May).
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.
Understanding Amblyopia
Amblyopia, commonly referred to as ‘lazy eye’, tends to affect children and is usually easy to treat. Find out the causes amblyopia, the signs to look for and how to treat it.