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Teachers tips for the classroom

Tip 1- Ensure good vision in the classroom

• Ensure good and even lighting
• Limit computer sessions to less than two hours
• Minimise reflections from the monitor
• The top of the monitor should be approximately at or slightly below eye level
• Use appropriate font sizes and colours on the monitor and whiteboard
• Encourage outdoor activities at lunch and recess
• Make sure sunglasses and a hat are worn outdoors
• Make sure appropriate protective eyewear is worn when playing sport

Tip 2 -Know the signs that may indicate a vision problem

• One eye turns in or out while the other points straight ahead
• Frequent blinking or rubbing the eyes
• Poor hand-eye coordination
• Difficulty learning to read
• Complaints of headaches
• Red or watery eyes

Tips 3 – Advise parents of possible concerns

• If you think a student may have an eye problem, speak to parents
• Recommend that the parent take their child to an optometrist for a thorough eye examination.

Insight Optometrists specialises in behavioural vision and children’s vision, so if you would like to make an appointment contact us today