To mark World Sight Day, new analysis of UK eye tests data estimates that only around 5% of the total population of children aged five years and under had an eye test in 2025, despite optometrists and opticians recommending that children should be taken for their first regular eye test by the time they start school, from age three to four years old.
ABDO, Boots Opticians, the College and Specsavers have all come together to deliver a public awareness campaign on the importance of children receiving a full sight test before they start school, around three to four years old.
Online CPD courses for optometrists on the topic of children's eye care.
The College of Optometrists, Association of British Dispensing Opticians and the OSA partner in new campaign to raise awareness of the importance of children’s eye tests and better signposting for parents to children’s eye care professionals on the High Street.
The College’s Guidance for Professional Practice is the essential reference for optometrists in all work environments. It provides the support and guidance they need to make the right clinical and professional decisions in a range of situations, and to put their patient’s interests first.
Child vision screening 2019 – services are available but still work to do.
Clinical files: Can I see a patient for a sight test before they are due for a routine examination?
This article reviews the evidence to support the optometric management of childhood myopia.
As one of the UK’s foremost paediatric eye care researchers, Professor Kathryn Saunders FCOptom is leading practitioners in treating children.
Here we summarise three research papers from a recent issue of Optometry in Practice.
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.
In each issue, Acuity poses a topical question on a tricky scenario to a panel of members.
Summaries of two research papers from a recent issue of Optometry in Practice.
Clinical files: Can you carry out a sight test without parental consent?
Andrew Bastawrous talks about bringing eye care to some of the poorest people on Earth.
This review describes the typical characteristics and development of fixational, saccadic and smooth pursuit eye movements in children.