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It’s Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month (August) and the World Health Organisation has found that 19 million children in the world are visually impaired. Of this amount, 12 million are visually impaired due to refractive errors which can be easily diagnosed and corrected through a routine eye examination. Do you know how to spot the warning signs of vision loss in your child?
When it comes to children’s sight, early detection is key to ensuring that your child has the visual skills that they need to do well in school, sports and other activities.
Take a look at our infographic below and learn how to spot the symptoms and warnings of poor eye health in children.
If you are interested in vision correction at Focus Clinic please call us on 0207 307 8250 and book a free consultation.
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New eye layer linked to glaucoma
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Using eyes to fight crime
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Hayfever and itchy eyes – What to do?
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Burning smell during laser eye surgery? Don’t worry, your eyes aren’t burning
Heard of a burning smell during laser eye surgery? Don’t worry your eyes aren’t burning! One of the main myths about laser eye surgery is that the burning smell many experience during their procedure means your eyes are burning. You may have read comments such as “I could smell burning during the treatment” and been […]
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6 Reasons Why Women Could Be More Prone to Eye Problems Than Men
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