{"id":42549,"date":"2024-08-22T13:47:08","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T13:47:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mylocaloptician.co.uk\/?p=23027"},"modified":"2024-08-22T13:47:08","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T13:47:08","slug":"understand-the-importance-of-a-childs-back-to-school-sight-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bedotdev.com\/mylocaloptician\/understand-the-importance-of-a-childs-back-to-school-sight-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Understand the importance of a child\u2019s back-to-school sight test"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Clear vision for a bright future: the importance of a child\u2019s back-to-school sight test <\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>The Association of Optometrists\u2019 advice highlights that parents and teachers are often unaware when a child is struggling to see \u2013 and how good vision boosts a child\u2019s confidence and participation in classroom activities<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s back-to-school season and parents and children alike are busy preparing for the new academic year. But with the excitement of new school supplies and fresh uniforms, one crucial check is often overlooked: eye health.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22867 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mylocaloptician.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/04\/DillyDally-broad-bridge-300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Being able to see well and ensuring that any vision problems can be treated early plays a vital role in a child\u2019s learning and development, from engaging in the classroom to participating in extracurricular activities. This is why the Association of Optometrists (AOP) is encouraging parents to make sure their children have a sight test before the new term begins, ensuring they have the best possible start to their learning journey.<\/p>\n<p>Farah Topia, AOP Clinical and Regulatory Adviser, said: \u201cUnfortunately, many children may be unaware that they have vision problems, and in some cases, their parents, carers and teachers may be unaware of this as well. A child can appear to be disengaged or disinterested in their learning when, in reality, it may simply be that they cannot see clearly. This can lead to difficulties in school, and beyond, as uncorrected visual problems can also negatively impact the development of the visual system of a child.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRegular sight tests can help to detect any vision or eye health issues early, allowing for a timely intervention and treatment if necessary. You often find that when children who have vision problems have their vision corrected, it boosts their confidence and participation in classroom activities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s important to remember that an NHS funded sight test is available for all children under the age of 16. If glasses are needed, children are also entitled to a voucher towards the cost of glasses.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe recommend children start getting their sight tested from the age of three, and at regular intervals as recommended by their optometrist. As adults we often take our sight for granted but it shouldn\u2019t be underestimated how important sight is in a child\u2019s everyday learning and for the proper development of the visual system, especially when a child may find it difficult to express specific difficulties. Prioritising your little one\u2019s eye health as they head back to school will really help them to see the world more clearly and set them on the path to success.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The AOP\u2019s Lifelong eye care campaign highlights the role an optometrist plays in an individual\u2019s life at every stage, from early years to retirement, and the eye care services they provide.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the campaign, parents and carers can access helpful guidance to ensure their children\u2019s eye care needs are met.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ensure vision problems are treated early its a vital role in a child\u2019s learning and development<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":28397,"featured_media":22912,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2957],"tags":[3038],"class_list":["post-42549","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-vision-news","tag-aop"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - 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