Children's eye health

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New research shows that only 30% of kids always wear sunglasses on sunny days and more than a third of parents believe a hat or cap offers the same protection as sunglasses.

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As we leave summer behind and head towards winter, growing demands on the NHS will no doubt fill news headlines.

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Clinical files: Is a 6-year-old child too young for contact lenses?

Position statements

The College's position on the use of Chloramphenicol POM in paediatric populations.

More on examining children

Take part in our research on childhood myopia and inform future decisions on myopia management.

The College issues eye health advice as more families consider hosting their own fireworks display.

In the September issue of Optometry in Practice, we discuss the importance of establishing a new framework for eye care in special schools

This article provides optometrists with a framework to meet the eye care needs of children with significant learning disabilities.

Becky McCall looks at how the latest research has linked air pollution with eye health, and the advice to give patients on how to protect themselves.

Half of those with anterior uveitis carry the HLA-B27 antigen on their white blood cells. Kim Thomas explores the role this genetic association plays in eye disorders.

The clinical figures that count.

Child vision screening 2019 – services are available but still work to do.

This article reviews the evidence to support the optometric management of childhood myopia.

You may have read a recent article highlighting parents concern for their children’s eyesight at school.

College responds to UKNSC consultation on childhood vision screening.

Clinical files: Can you carry out a sight test without parental consent?