
Discover all the clues to children’s vision
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Eye Health,
Family Eyecare
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 children’s vision, so if you would like to make an appointment contact us today