Children & Eye Health

Guidance on protecting children's eye health from infancy through school years. Articles address vision screening, recognising problems and helping children adapt to glasses.

First Trip to the Optician

Your child's eyes keep developing until age 7, so early eye tests catch problems before they cause lasting damage.

Infant Eye Hygiene

Keep your newborn's eyes clean and healthy with simple daily care using warm water and cotton cloth.

Lazy Eye and Squint

Lazy eye and squints are common in children and treatable, but regular eye tests help catch them early since they're hard to spot.

Poor Vision or Something More Serious?

When a child squints or sits too close to the screen, it could signal a vision problem or something more serious that needs checking.

Signs Your Child Has Poor Vision

Watch for these warning signs that your child may have vision problems before they know something's wrong.

Teaching Children About Eye Health

Help your child spot eye problems early by learning what signs to watch for and why regular eye checks matter.

When Your Children Need Glasses

Help your child adjust to wearing glasses with tips on spotting vision problems and making the experience positive.