Why should Children wear sunglasses?
Children should wear sunglasses for several reasons: Protection from harmful UV rays: Just like adults, children’s eyes are also vulnerable to the harmful effects of UV rays from the sun. Prolonged exposure to UV radiation can increase the risk of developing cataracts and other eye…
Children’s Prescription Swimming Goggles
Did you know that there was such a thing as prescription swimming goggles? Well, there is and they do make a small size for kids. So, if your child needs glasses to see then you might want to get them some prescription swimming goggles…
Warmer weather and eye health
The weather is getting warmer, so what does that mean with respect to our eyes? Well, I don’t know about you, but when the weather warms, we want to get outside and hit the beach and go for a swim. When heading outside don’t…
Risk factors for sport and recreational eye injuries in children.
Why should we as parents worry about the incidence of eye injury with respect to sport and recreation? I do not know about you, I want to keep my child safe. So if I know that there are situations that can put one of their…
Hand Sanitiser and eye injuries in children
Alcohol-based hand sanitizers, widely used as a hand cleaner particularly after the COVID pandemic. Contains ingredients that can be toxic to the eye. A study in France has found that the incidence of hand sanitizer eye injuries has increased 7 fold since 2018, with some…
UV damage and our children’s eyes.
I was saddened though not surprised to read that the majority of Australians (73%) were unaware that most damage to eyes from UV light happens before we are 18. Almost half the population were unaware of the level of UV protection in their sunglasses. These…
UV light and your eyes.
Have you ever wondered what sunlight does to your child’s eyes? If so read on. The amount of Ultraviolet (UV) light entering our eyes is one of the controllable threats to our eye health. So I thought I should explain why it is important to…
The Sun and Children’s Eyes
Everyone understands the importance and dangers of sunlight with respect to our children’s skin. In that, we need a certain amount of sunlight to create Vitamin D but it is such a small amount of sunlight, that we need to be more concerned about the…
Managing Blindness and Low Vision in the Formative Years
Young people in Australia who have low vision or blindness are able to enjoy an active life and participate in employment. Saying that it requires a concerted and specific effort from the person with low vision or blindness, their family community, and relevant professionals, right…
August is Kids Eye Safety Month
August is kids’ eye safety month and we would like to use this time to remind people to think about their children’s vision safety. A simple check to start. Do they have sunglasses to wear outside? Have you brought in the ‘No hat, No Sunscreen,…