Short-sightedness (myopia) Children who are short-sighted have difficulty seeing things that are far away, such as the TV or the board at school. Research suggests that short-sightedness is twice as common in the UK now compared with 50 years ago, and children are becoming short-sighted at a younger age. If…
A short guide to your child’s eyes Key milestones Babies eyes are more sensitive to bolder colours and black and white patterns colour vision improves greatly over the first 3 months after birth are able to focus after a few months. Look out for: A white reflection glimmer in the…
Here are some of the ways winter can affect your vision, or worsen an eye condition, and tips for prevention. Driving in winter In winter you may have more difficulty seeing clearly because the evenings are longer and there is not as much light as in the summer. When it…
Being able to see clearly is important for a child’s overall development. Most children have excellent sight and do not need to wear glasses. But if there are problems and these are not picked up at an early age, a child may have permanently reduced vision in one or both…
What is diabetic retinopathy? If you have diabetic retinopathy, the small blood vessels in your retina leak blood and fluid into the retina – the light-sensitive layer of cells at the back of your eye. Although this does not affect your vision in the early stages, if it is left…
