Eye Facts

Did you know that cases of Myopia (more commonly known as nearsightedness) are becoming more and more common in kids? The average age of a child developing myopia is also rapidly decreasing so, we thought we'd shine the spotlight on the condition and explain why this is.

Did you know the lens of a child's eye allows 70% more ultraviolet (UV) rays to enter it than an adult's? As the defence mechanisms in children's eyes are still developing, over exposure to UV rays can cause significant damage, leading to vision problems in the future. 

Eye infections are incredibly common in young children and can be caused by a variety of factors such as bacteria, viruses, or even injuries. It is important to know the symptoms of the different kinds of eye infections so that you can halt progression and start treatment as soon as possible.

Congenital Third Nerve Palsy is a rare condition that affects the movement of the eye's muscles and how the eye reacts to light. For kids like Violet, this has a huge impact on their development of healthy eyes as well as their ability to take in and learn from the world around them. Scroll down to...

Strabismus is a condition in which the eyes don’t point in the same direction at the same time. In cases of strabismus one or both eyes may turn inward (esotropia), outward (exotropia), upward (hypertropia), or downward (hypotropia) either sometimes (intermittent) or all of the time.

Did you know that cataracts affect kids too? To celebrate Cataracts Awareness Month, we've put together a run down on what congenital cataracts are, their causes, signs and symptoms, how they affect your child's vision and where you can access support.

Orthoptics focuses on the diagnosis and non-surgical management of eye movement disorders and vision impairments that are related to how the eyes interact with the brain. Orthoptists help patients with disorders such as Strabismus and Amblyopia have a better quality of life.