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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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
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
Author: Vanessa ThaiDevelopmental and Behavioural OptometristCentral Health Southside – Child Development Team Hyperopia What Is It? Hyperopia, also known as longsightedness or farsightedness, is a refractive error where distant objects are seen more clearly than near ones. Hyperopia occurs when there is an imbalance between the length of the eye and the refractive power of
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Author: Vanessa ThaiDevelopmental and Behavioural OptometristCentral Health Southside – Child Development Team What Is It? Amblyopia, often referred to as lazy eye, is a condition characterised by the reduced vision in one or both eyes, which cannot be corrected by glasses or contact lenses. It typically occurs in childhood and is most commonly associated with
Author: Vanessa ThaiDevelopmental and Behavioural OptometristCentral Health Southside – Child Development Team What Is It? Strabismus, commonly known as a squint or crossed eyes, is a misalignment of the eyes. This means the eyes do not aim at the same point of interest. The misalignment can be horizontal, or vertical, and can even be rotatory.
Author: Vanessa ThaiDevelopmental and Behavioural OptometristCentral Health Southside – Child Development Team Children’s vision is an integral component of their overall development. Visual health is essential for learning, social interactions, and safety. Studies have shown connections between academic success and visual ability. Up to 80 percent of learning is done through visual processing in the
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