Last month, the Government released new guidance on screen time for young children, specifically children under 5 years old. The current generation of parents will certainly remember being told not to sit too close to the TV for fear of their “eyes going square”, but despite this old wives’ tale, the caution of screen time […]
Category Archives: Children’s Eye Care
Your child’s vision is a complex combination of the brain, the eyes, and the vast array of nerves that connect them. At birth, their visual system is still immature and continues to develop throughout the child’s early years. Healthy eyes and good vision are vital components of a child’s development and learning. Learning ‘how to […]
With Back-To-School season just around the corner, keeping your child’s vision healthy is super important. Help your child hit the ground running this new school year with these top tips: Keep Their Eyes Protected Encourage your child to build healthy habits by persuading them to wear 100% UV-blocking sunglasses to protect their eyes against excessive […]
Want to know when and how often to get your child’s eyes tested? Your child’s eyes are incredible tools for learning and connecting with the world around them. That’s why taking care of their vision and eye health in the early years is paramount for their onward development. Ensure your child’s eyes are working at […]
This week we’ve launched a new product, the MiYOSMART lens. It is a spectacle lens which is designed to help slow the progression of myopia (short-sightedness) in children, which has shown excellent results in a long term research study. What is Myopia? We have previously written a guide to Myopia in children, if you want […]
Myopia, often called shortsightedness, is one of the most common eye conditions affect children today. It typically begins in early childhood and, if left unmanaged, can worsen as children grow. In this guide, we explore what causes childhood myopia, how to recognise it, and crucially, how it can be managed or slowed down. Understanding […]







