Vision and Learning What is the difference between eyesight and vision? A: Eyesight is the ability to see clearly. Vision involves visual comfort, visual function, and visual efficiency. What is vision therapy? A: A program of activities prescribed by a behavioural optometrist to treat vision problems and enhance binocular vision function to optimise how the […]
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Screen Time for Children How much screen time is OK? A: Age 0-1: no screens; 2-4: no more than 1 hour per day. How do screens affect the eyes? A: Blue light exposure close to bedtime may disrupt sleep. Is blue light bad? A: The evidence is unclear. The problem with screens is that they
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Author: Vanessa ThaiDevelopmental and Behavioural OptometristCentral Health Southside – Child Development Team Digital screens have become an integral part of children’s daily lives, as they are extensively used for both educational and recreational purposes. This article aims to explore the impact of screen time on visual development and eye health in children, as well as
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Author: Vanessa ThaiDevelopmental and Behavioural OptometristCentral Health Southside – Child Development Team Wearing Glasses Whether your child’s glasses are for near or distance vision, it is essential that they wear them as prescribed. It is helpful to inform your child’s teachers and caregivers that your child requires glasses for optimal vision and should wear them
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Tips on Optical Correction, Patching, and Eye Safety When does my child need to wear glasses? A: Your optometrist will advise if the glasses are needed for part-time or full-time wear, or perhaps during specific visual tasks. If my child can see clearly, do they need glasses? A: Not all glasses are prescribed for visual
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Author: Vanessa ThaiDevelopmental and Behavioural OptometristCentral Health Southside – Child Development Team Spending time outdoors offers a wide range of physical and mental benefits for everyone, including children. It plays a crucial role in their overall development, including their vision. Concerns about the excessive use of digital devices and a growing trend of indoor activities
Play Outside! How much outdoor time? A: At least 2 hours daily, more if possible. What if it is an overcast day? A: Even on a cloudy day, outside light intensities are still higher than in a well-lit indoor space. Do indoor sports count? A: No, indoor sports do not yield the same myopia-preventing benefits.
Author: Vanessa ThaiDevelopmental and Behavioural OptometristCentral Health Southside – Child Development Team Activities To Support Your Child’s Visual Development Age Development Milestone Supporting Activity Birth – 1st month Newborns prefer looking at close objects 20-40 cm away as their vision is not fully developed. They are beginning to focus on light, and are particularly interested
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Author: Vanessa ThaiDevelopmental and Behavioural OptometristCentral Health Southside – Child Development Team What Is It? Myopia, also known as shortsightedness or nearsightedness, is a refractive error where near objects are seen more clearly than distant ones. Myopia occurs when there is an imbalance between the length of the eye being excessively elongated and the refractive
Myopia What is myopia? A: Also called short/nearsightedness, it is a refractive error where near objects are seen more clearly than distant ones. What are the risk factors? A: The main risk factors for myopia are family history and limited outdoor time coupled with extensive near visual habits. Is it preventable? A: Myopia is a
