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What is childhood myopia?

Myopia, also known as short-sightedness, is a common condition that causes blurred distance vision. It usually starts in childhood and can get progressively worse. It is a condition in which …

Paediatric vision – Lazy eye and squint

About 2-3% of all children have a lazy eye, clinically known as amblyopia. This may be because they have one eye that is much more short- or long-sighted than the …

Do children need to have their eyes tested?

Children do not have to be able to read or talk to have their eyes examined: it is possible to see whether a child has healthy eyes or needs glasses …

Hope for Myopia

Myopia or short-sightedness is increasing at a phenomenal rate globally.  Research suggests that by the year 2050 half the world’s population will be affected. That’s a seven-fold increase from today. …

Managing Myopia in Children

Nearsightedness, or myopia, is the most common refractive error of the eye, and it has become more prevalent in recent years. Myopia typically begins in childhood and a child may …

Paediatric Keratoconus

There is mounting evidence that Keratoconus can present in children as young as four years old. At this age, it is likely to be aggressive and progress rapidly. Predisposing factors …

Your Options for Managing Keratoconus

The treatment for keratoconus has expanded dramatically since I graduated as an optometrist. As a young person today, chances are your keratoconus will not advance to the stage your parents …

Eye on Nutrition

Research shows that a wide variety of plant-based nutrients may stave off debilitating eye diseases (like macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy) and improve quality of life and longevity.  …

Is screen time giving you dry eyes?

As optometrists we are seeing large numbers of patients suffering from “computer vision syndrome”. This syndrome is a modern day phenomenon, which occurs as a result of spending an inordinate …

Dry Eye Syndrome

What is Dry Eye Dry eye syndrome is a common disease that affects up to 30% of certain adult groups. According to research, seniors are most at risk of contracting …