Hints and tips for working with children

1 March 2024
Acuity digital

Many optometrists find examining children difficult, so we provide a helping hand.

Working with children can be both challenging and rewarding. Many optometrists – not just those who are newly qualified – find examining children difficult. This month we look back at previously published Acuity articles focused on the optometrist’s relationship with young patients, and give hints and tips on how to get it right. We also look at the effects of screen time on children’s eye health, and eye care for children in special schools.

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