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        What is myopia?\r\n
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        <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/all-about-myopia/">Myopia, or near–</a>sightedness, is a condition that occurs when the light coming into an eye doesn’t focus on the retina, but in front of it, making distant objects appear blurry while close objects can be seen clearly. The condition generally starts between the ages of 6 and 13 years but it can also develop in very young children. For most children it is a minor inconvenience that can be corrected with glasses. However, the worse the myopia becomes the greater the risk of serious eye conditions such as retinal detachment, glaucoma and the early development of cataracts, making it one of the leading causes of visual impairment and\r\n
        blindness.\r\n
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        The earlier the condition can be detected, the better for your child as there are now spectacle lenses available in certain markets that can slow the progression of myopia. <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™ (</a>DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology from SightGlass Vision designed to reduce axial elongation. A<a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/08/31/bjo-2021-321005"> study</a> has demonstrated effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old¹. The earlier your child uses DOT lenses, the more effective they are in potentially slowing the progression of your child’s myopia!\r\n
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        What are the symptoms of myopia?\r\n
        \r\n
        If your child is nearsighted, he may have difficulty reading words or seeing from a distance such as the whiteboard at school. You may notice them sitting close to the TV or computer, or holding their mobile phone or tablet close to their face. Other <strong>nearsighted symptoms</strong> to watch out for include your child complaining of headaches, tired eyes, squinting, or regularly rubbing their eyes.\r\n
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        What is Hyperopia/Hypermetropia?\r\n
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        Hyperopia or hypermetropia, more commonly known as far–sightedness, affects the ability to see nearby objects. The condition occurs when the eye focuses light behind the retina because the eyeball is too short.\r\n
        \r\n
        What are the symptoms of Hyperopia?\r\n
        \r\n
        Far–sightedness could affect your child in a number of different ways. You may notice them squinting to see clearly, or having tired, strained eyes after activities that involve focusing on near objects such as reading, writing or working on their computer. Your child may also complain of headaches. Children who are far–sighted often do not have obvious issues with their vision at first. But if left untreated it can lead to problems such as a lazy eye.\r\n
        \r\n
        What is astigmatism?\r\n
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        Astigmatism means the eye is more oval shaped than round which causes light to be focused at more than one place in the eye. It’s likely that if a child has astigmatism they will be far or near–sighted too.\r\n
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        What are the symptoms of astigmatism?\r\n
        \r\n
        If your child has astigmatism then objects can appear blurry at all distances. The condition might make it difficult for your child to focus on objects properly, and even to read, and you may notice them complaining of fuzzy vision or holding objects close to their face to look at them. They might also complain of headaches and eye strain.\r\n
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        What is strabismus?\r\n
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        Strabismus, more commonly known as a squint or crossed eyes, is when the two eyes do not line up with each other. One eye may look straight ahead while the other turns in, out, up or down.\r\n
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        How can I tell if my child has strabismus?\r\n
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        With newborns and very young babies, some misalignment is normal as their eyes are still learning to focus on individual objects. However, if you notice that your child still has a squint after the age of<a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/squint/#:~:text=It%27s%20important%20not%20to%20ignore,persistent%20blurred%20or%20double%20vision"> three months</a>, it is a good idea to have them checked over by an eye care professional.\r\n
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        Strabismus won’t go away on its own but there are a range of treatment options that you can discuss with your child’s eye care professional\r\n
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        What is amblyopia?\r\n
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        Amblyopia, known commonly as a lazy eye, is a childhood sight disorder which is caused by the brain failing to fully process input from one eye and favoring the other eye as a result. As it tends to only affect one eye, it means the child will come to rely on the eye with which they can see more clearly.\r\n
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        What are the symptoms of amblyopia?\r\n
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        A lazy eye can often be difficult to detect as in general it doesn’t cause symptoms. Very young children may well not notice that they have a problem with their vision, and even if they do, may struggle to explain the symptoms. Older children may complain about vision problems with one eye. You can also notice them struggling with activities such as reading, writing or drawing.\r\n
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        What is chalazion?\r\n
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        A chalazion is a small swelling of the eyelid which can often be confused with a stye (an inflamed oil gland on the edge of the eye which looks like a red lump) in its early stages. It occurs when the glands in either the upper or lower eyelid become blocked.\r\n
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        What are the symptoms of chalazion?\r\n
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        If your child has a chalazion you will notice a swollen lump on their eyelid and they may complain of discomfort. Depending on the position and size of the chalazion, it might interfere with your child’s vision, particularly if it’s near the center of the eyelid’s edge.\r\n
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        Usually you can treat this with warm compresses, but if the lump is still there after 3 – 4 months you should take your child to an eye care professional to discuss having it removed.\r\n
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        What is conjunctivitis?\r\n
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        Conjunctivitis is one of the most common eye conditions. It affects all ages but children tend to contract it more frequently as it’s contagious and, as all parents will know, children tend to spread germs and bacteria amongst themselves more often than adults do.\r\n
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        What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis?\r\n
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        Conjunctivitis usually affects both eyes and makes them inflamed, red and irritated. They may also produce discharge which sticks to the lashes. Conjunctivitis can go away on its own, but as it’s highly contagious it would be a good idea to visit your eye care professional to confirm if your child does indeed have the condition so you can keep them away from their friends for a little while. Your eye care professional would also be able to rule out anything more serious and prescribe the appropriate eye drops.\r\n
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        What is double vision?\r\n
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        As the name suggests, double vision is when a person sees two separate images of the same object in front of them with both eyes.\r\n
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        What causes it?\r\n
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        Double vision is usually caused by strabismus and causes two identical images to appear next to, above or below, each other. If you notice that your child is having trouble with their depth perception, or if they’re frequently missing objects that they try to grab hold of, then it would be a good idea to get their eyes checked.\r\n
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        What is ptosis?\r\n
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        Ptosis is a drooping of the upper eyelid which can restrict or block vision in that eye.\r\n
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        What causes it?\r\n
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        The condition is generally caused by weakness in the muscle which holds the eyelid up. Children can either be born with the condition or develop it later in childhood. If the eyelid droops enough to impede vision, it can cause amblyopia to develop. This is because the brain has to rely less on that eye and start using the stronger eye instead. If the eyelid droops very low then your child may need surgery to raise it in order to preserve vision in that eye.\r\n
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        <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
        To sum it all up, if you’re in any doubt at all about your child’s eye health, then see your eye care professional for an eye exam, as soon as possible!\r\n
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         \t<li>Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas\r\n
        Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12–month results of a randomised\r\n
        controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)</li>\r\n
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      <h2 class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid14" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is myopia?</span></span></h2>\r\n
      <div class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid16" class="markedContent"><a href="http://sgv.disko.love/all-about-myopia/"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Myopia, or near</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span></a><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sightedness, i</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">s a condition that occurs when the light coming into an eye </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">doesn’t focus on the retina, but in front of it, making distant objects appear blurry while close </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">objects can be seen clearly. The condition generally starts between the ages of 6 and 13 </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">years but</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">it can also develop in very young children. For most children it is a minor </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">inconvenience that can be corrected with glasses. However, the worse the myopia becomes </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">the greater the risk of serious eye conditions such as retinal detachment, glaucoma and the </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">early development of cataracts, making it one of the leading causes of visual impairment and</span><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">blindness.</span></span></div>\r\n
      <div class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid17" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page3R_mcid18" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">The earlier the condition can be detected, the better for your child as there are now </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">spectacle lenses available in certain markets that can slow the</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">progression of myopia. </span><a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Diffusion Optics Technology</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">™</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">(</span></a><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology from </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">SightGlass Vision designed to reduce axial elongation. A</span></span><a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/08/31/bjo-2021-321005"><span id="page3R_mcid19" class="markedContent"> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">study</span></span></a><span id="page3R_mcid20" class="markedContent"> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">has demons</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">trated </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old¹</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">. The earlier your child uses DOT lenses, </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">the more effective they are in potentially slowing the progression of your child’s myopia!</span></span></div>\r\n
      <div><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-824" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ECPLD5-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="683" /></div>\r\n
      <h3 class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid21" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page3R_mcid22" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of myopia?</span></span></h3>\r\n
      <p class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid23" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page3R_mcid24" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page3R_mcid25" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">If your child is nearsighted</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">,</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">he may have</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">difficulty reading</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">words or seeing from a distance </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">such as the whiteboard at school. You may notice them sitting close to the TV or computer, </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">or holding their mobile phone or tablet close to their face.</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Other</span> <strong><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">nears</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ighted symptoms</span></strong> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">to </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">watch out for include</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">your child complaining of headaches, tired eyes, squinting, or regularly </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">rubbing their eyes.</span></span><span id="page3R_mcid26" class="markedContent"></span></p>\r\n
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      <h2><span id="page22R_mcid0" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page22R_mcid2" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is Hyperopia/Hypermetropia?</span></span></h2>\r\n
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      <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid5" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Hyperopia or hypermetropia, more commonly known as far</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sightedness, affects the ab</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ility to </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">see nearby objects. The condition occurs when the eye focuses light behind the retina </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">because the eyeball is too short.</span></span></div>\r\n
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      <h3><span id="page22R_mcid9" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of Hyperopia?</span></span></h3>\r\n
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      <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid12" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Far</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sightedness could affect your child in a number of different ways. You may notice them </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">squinting to see clearly, or having tired, strained eyes after activities that involve focusing on </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">near objects such as reading, writing or working on their computer</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">. Your child may also </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">complain of headaches. Children who are far</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sighted often do not have obvious issues with </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">their vision at first. But if left untreated it can lead to problems such as a lazy eye.</span></span></div>\r\n
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      <h2><span id="page22R_mcid16" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is astigmatism?</span></span></h2>\r\n
      <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Astigmatism means the eye is</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">more oval shaped than round which causes light to be </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">focused at more than one place in the eye. It’s likely that if a child has astigmatism they will </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">be far or near</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sighted too.</span>\r\n
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      <h3><span id="page22R_mcid20" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of astigmatism?</span></span></h3>\r\n
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      <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid22" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">If your child has astigmatism then</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">objects can appear blurry at all distances. The condition </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">might make it difficult for your child to focus on objects properly, and even to read, and you </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">may notice them complaining of fuzzy vision or holding objects close to their face to look at </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">them. Th</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ey might also complain of headaches and eye strain.</span></span></div>\r\n
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      <h2><span id="page22R_mcid25" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is strabismus?</span></span></h2>\r\n
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      <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid28" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Strabismus,</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">more commonly known as a squint or crossed eyes, is when the two eyes do </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">not line up with each other. One eye may look straight ahead while the other turns in, out, up </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">or down.</span></span></div>\r\n
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      <h3><span id="page22R_mcid31" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">How can I tell if my child has strabismus?</span></span></h3>\r\n
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      <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid34" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">With newborns and very young</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">babies, some misalignment is normal as their eyes are still </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">learning to focus on individual objects. However, if you notice that your child still has a squint </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">after the age of</span></span><a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/squint/#:~:text=It%27s%20important%20not%20to%20ignore,persistent%20blurred%20or%20double%20vision"><span id="page22R_mcid35" class="markedContent"> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">three months</span></span></a><span id="page22R_mcid36" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">, it is a good idea to have them checked over by an eye care </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">professional.</span></span><span id="page22R_mcid37" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page22R_mcid38" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page22R_mcid39" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page22R_mcid40" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /></span></div>\r\n
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      <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid40" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Strabismus won’t go away on its own but there are a range of treatment options that you can </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">d</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">iscuss with your child’s eye care professional</span></span></div>\r\n
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      <h2><span id="page22R_mcid42" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is amblyopia?</span></span></h2>\r\n
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      <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid0" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid1" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Amblyopia, known commonly as a lazy eye, is a childhood sight disorder which is caused by </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">the brain failing to fully process input from one eye and favoring the other eye as a result.</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">As </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">it tends to only affect one eye, it means the child will come to rely on the eye with which they </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">can see more clearly.</span></span></div>\r\n
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      <h3><span id="page25R_mcid3" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of amblyopia?</span></span></h3>\r\n
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      <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid5" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">A lazy eye can often be difficult to detect as in general it doesn’t cause symptoms. Very </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">you</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ng children may well not notice that they have a problem with their vision, and even if </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">they do, may struggle to explain the symptoms. Older children may complain about vision </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">problems with one eye. You can also notice them struggling with activities such</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">as reading, </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">writing or drawing.</span></span></div>\r\n
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      <h2><span id="page25R_mcid6" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid7" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid8" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid9" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is chalazion?</span></span></h2>\r\n
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      <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid11" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">A chalazion is a small swelling of the eyelid which can often be confused with a stye (an </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">inflamed oil gland on the edge of the eye which looks like a red lump) in its early stages. It </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">occurs when the</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">glands in either the upper or lower eyelid become blocked.</span></span></div>\r\n
      <h3 class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid13" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of chalazion?</span></span></h3>\r\n
      <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid15" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">If your child has a chalazion you will notice a swollen lump on their eyelid and they may </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">complain of discomfort. Depending on the position and size of the chalazion, it might </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">interfere with your child’s vision, particularly if it’s near the center of the</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">eyelid’s edge.</span></span></div>\r\n
      <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid17" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Usually you can treat this with warm compresses, but if the lump is still there after 3</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">4 </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">months you should take your child to an eye care professional to discuss having it removed.</span></span></div>\r\n
      <h2 class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid18" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid19" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid20" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid21" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is conjunctivitis?</span></span></h2>\r\n
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      <h3 class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid24" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid25" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis?</span></span></h3>\r\n
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      What is myopia?\r\n
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      <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/all-about-myopia/">Myopia, or near–</a>sightedness, is a condition that occurs when the light coming into an eye doesn’t focus on the retina, but in front of it, making distant objects appear blurry while close objects can be seen clearly. The condition generally starts between the ages of 6 and 13 years but it can also develop in very young children. For most children it is a minor inconvenience that can be corrected with glasses. However, the worse the myopia becomes the greater the risk of serious eye conditions such as retinal detachment, glaucoma and the early development of cataracts, making it one of the leading causes of visual impairment and\r\n
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      The earlier the condition can be detected, the better for your child as there are now spectacle lenses available in certain markets that can slow the progression of myopia. <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™ (</a>DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology from SightGlass Vision designed to reduce axial elongation. A<a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/08/31/bjo-2021-321005"> study</a> has demonstrated effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old¹. The earlier your child uses DOT lenses, the more effective they are in potentially slowing the progression of your child’s myopia!\r\n
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      What are the symptoms of myopia?\r\n
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      If your child is nearsighted, he may have difficulty reading words or seeing from a distance such as the whiteboard at school. You may notice them sitting close to the TV or computer, or holding their mobile phone or tablet close to their face. Other <strong>nearsighted symptoms</strong> to watch out for include your child complaining of headaches, tired eyes, squinting, or regularly rubbing their eyes.\r\n
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      What is Hyperopia/Hypermetropia?\r\n
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      Hyperopia or hypermetropia, more commonly known as far–sightedness, affects the ability to see nearby objects. The condition occurs when the eye focuses light behind the retina because the eyeball is too short.\r\n
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      What are the symptoms of Hyperopia?\r\n
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      Far–sightedness could affect your child in a number of different ways. You may notice them squinting to see clearly, or having tired, strained eyes after activities that involve focusing on near objects such as reading, writing or working on their computer. Your child may also complain of headaches. Children who are far–sighted often do not have obvious issues with their vision at first. But if left untreated it can lead to problems such as a lazy eye.\r\n
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      Astigmatism means the eye is more oval shaped than round which causes light to be focused at more than one place in the eye. It’s likely that if a child has astigmatism they will be far or near–sighted too.\r\n
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      What are the symptoms of astigmatism?\r\n
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      If your child has astigmatism then objects can appear blurry at all distances. The condition might make it difficult for your child to focus on objects properly, and even to read, and you may notice them complaining of fuzzy vision or holding objects close to their face to look at them. They might also complain of headaches and eye strain.\r\n
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      What is strabismus?\r\n
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      Strabismus, more commonly known as a squint or crossed eyes, is when the two eyes do not line up with each other. One eye may look straight ahead while the other turns in, out, up or down.\r\n
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      How can I tell if my child has strabismus?\r\n
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      With newborns and very young babies, some misalignment is normal as their eyes are still learning to focus on individual objects. However, if you notice that your child still has a squint after the age of<a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/squint/#:~:text=It%27s%20important%20not%20to%20ignore,persistent%20blurred%20or%20double%20vision"> three months</a>, it is a good idea to have them checked over by an eye care professional.\r\n
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      Strabismus won’t go away on its own but there are a range of treatment options that you can discuss with your child’s eye care professional\r\n
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      What is amblyopia?\r\n
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      Amblyopia, known commonly as a lazy eye, is a childhood sight disorder which is caused by the brain failing to fully process input from one eye and favoring the other eye as a result. As it tends to only affect one eye, it means the child will come to rely on the eye with which they can see more clearly.\r\n
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      What are the symptoms of amblyopia?\r\n
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      A lazy eye can often be difficult to detect as in general it doesn’t cause symptoms. Very young children may well not notice that they have a problem with their vision, and even if they do, may struggle to explain the symptoms. Older children may complain about vision problems with one eye. You can also notice them struggling with activities such as reading, writing or drawing.\r\n
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      What is chalazion?\r\n
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      A chalazion is a small swelling of the eyelid which can often be confused with a stye (an inflamed oil gland on the edge of the eye which looks like a red lump) in its early stages. It occurs when the glands in either the upper or lower eyelid become blocked.\r\n
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      What are the symptoms of chalazion?\r\n
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      If your child has a chalazion you will notice a swollen lump on their eyelid and they may complain of discomfort. Depending on the position and size of the chalazion, it might interfere with your child’s vision, particularly if it’s near the center of the eyelid’s edge.\r\n
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      Usually you can treat this with warm compresses, but if the lump is still there after 3 – 4 months you should take your child to an eye care professional to discuss having it removed.\r\n
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      What is conjunctivitis?\r\n
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      Conjunctivitis is one of the most common eye conditions. It affects all ages but children tend to contract it more frequently as it’s contagious and, as all parents will know, children tend to spread germs and bacteria amongst themselves more often than adults do.\r\n
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      What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis?\r\n
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      Conjunctivitis usually affects both eyes and makes them inflamed, red and irritated. They may also produce discharge which sticks to the lashes. Conjunctivitis can go away on its own, but as it’s highly contagious it would be a good idea to visit your eye care professional to confirm if your child does indeed have the condition so you can keep them away from their friends for a little while. Your eye care professional would also be able to rule out anything more serious and prescribe the appropriate eye drops.\r\n
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      What is double vision?\r\n
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      As the name suggests, double vision is when a person sees two separate images of the same object in front of them with both eyes.\r\n
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      What causes it?\r\n
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      Double vision is usually caused by strabismus and causes two identical images to appear next to, above or below, each other. If you notice that your child is having trouble with their depth perception, or if they’re frequently missing objects that they try to grab hold of, then it would be a good idea to get their eyes checked.\r\n
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      What is ptosis?\r\n
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      Ptosis is a drooping of the upper eyelid which can restrict or block vision in that eye.\r\n
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      The condition is generally caused by weakness in the muscle which holds the eyelid up. Children can either be born with the condition or develop it later in childhood. If the eyelid droops enough to impede vision, it can cause amblyopia to develop. This is because the brain has to rely less on that eye and start using the stronger eye instead. If the eyelid droops very low then your child may need surgery to raise it in order to preserve vision in that eye.\r\n
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      To sum it all up, if you’re in any doubt at all about your child’s eye health, then see your eye care professional for an eye exam, as soon as possible!\r\n
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              <h1><strong>What is contrast theory? </strong></h1>\r\n
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              Ever since the 2000s and the introduction of smartphones, our lifestyle has drastically changed. You often hear parents telling their kids about that time when, when they were growing up, they didn’t have smartphones or unlimited gaming possibilities, and sitting hours in front of a screen was just not a thing.\r\n
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              Indeed, these screens and time spent on near activities indoors aren’t just concerning because it makes them less prone to physical activities. It is problematic as it causes them to spend more time in high-contrast environments rather than in low-contrast environments. And why is that bad? Well, new research led by geneticians Profs. Neitz has linked this high contrast environment to the development of myopia: it is contrast theory.\r\n
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              <h2>What exactly are contrast and myopia?</h2>\r\n
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              To reduce the development of myopia in children, one must first understand the link between contrast and the elongation of the eye, based on the breakthrough discovery that abnormally high contrast on the retina may lead to myopia progression.\r\n
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              <h3>What is myopia?</h3>\r\n
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              Myopia, or nearsightedness, occurs when your children have trouble seeing things clearly from far away. This could be a classroom board, a tv, or traffic signs. Their vision is much clearer when they look at nearby objects.\r\n
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              Myopia is far from being just a minor inconvenience that makes your child need glasses. It has been estimated(1) that half the world’s population will be myopic by 2050, making it a true epidemic that could impact your child’s health in the future, potentially causing sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
              \r\n
              A condition to look out for and treat accordingly, especially in kids, since it particularly affects children during their school years.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3>What is a high or a low contrast environment?</h3>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              The photographers among you might already be familiar with contrast in a picture. It is when an element of a picture is enhanced by the accentuation of darker or brighter elements.\r\n
              \r\n
              In our everyday lives, this occurs mainly when we are indoors and staring at screens or reading books. This is a high-contrast environment.\r\n
              \r\n
              On the other hand, being outside is considered to be in a low-contrast environment. The colors can be more similar, for example lots of different shades of green on a countryside walk.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h2>What is contrast theory, and why is it linked to myopia?</h2>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              While researching how to prevent and control myopia, studies(2) have started to pay close attention to its link with contrast and even theorized that managing contrast could be important  to myopia control.\r\n
              <h3>What is contrast theory?</h3>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              After decades of research, studies led by genetician Profs. Neitz have found that these high-contrast environments in which our modern societies evolve could be closely linked to the prevalence of myopia.\r\n
              \r\n
              Specifically, our team has hypothesized that this high contrast, when detected by our retina, leads to excessive eye elongation, which, as seen before, is the cause of myopia. Therefore, managing contrast could lower the retina’s signal to the eye to keep elongating and therefore slow down myopia progression.\r\n
              \r\n
              This is <a href="https://assets.researchsquare.com/files/rs-1258672/v1/48b1471f-8e7f-4dc8-8a7f-e96ab273e507.pdf?c=1647329372">contrast theory</a>. A clinical trial(3) was created to validate those findings, which it did with flying colors.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3>Wait, isn’t myopia linked to lifestyle?</h3>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Recent <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10654-019-00512-7">studies</a> have proven that myopia is linked to lifestyle.\r\n
              \r\n
              In fact, <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8837331/">research</a> has shown that if your child spent more time outdoors, rather than inside and staring at screens or books from a close distance, they could be less at risk of developing myopia.\r\n
              \r\n
              A full circle that links lifestyle to the development of myopia. This means that managing contrast could be important to control the progression of myopia.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h2>Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses: Managing contrast to reduce myopia progression</h2>\r\n
              Myopia is one of the <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930268/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20being%20immediately,and%20blindness%20across%20many%20countries.">leading causes of blindnes</a><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930268/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20being%20immediately,and%20blindness%20across%20many%20countries.">s</a> in many countries across the world and a true epidemic. Following the emergence of contrast theory, new spectacles were developed, the Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, that could help slow the progression of myopia in children.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3>Why is controlling myopia important</h3>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Myopia isn’t simply an inconvenient eyesight issue. It develops particularly quickly in children, as their eyes are still growing. Besides, having myopia early on in childhood is <a href="https://apao60.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Epidemiology-of-Myopia.pdf">associated with high myopia</a> in adult years, which could then lead to sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
              \r\n
              While myopia is not yet curable, slowing down its progression is a good first step. Bring your children for regular eye examinations. And, if they do develop myopia, enquire about Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses.\r\n
              \r\n
              <img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-1079" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/KVs021-e1687859959280-1024x765.png" alt="" width="1024" height="765" />\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3>Diffusion Optics Technology™ and its importance on myopia and contrast control</h3>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Contrast theory has shown that managing contrast could be important  to managing myopia. Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are the ideal solution to slow down myopia progression by managing contrast.\r\n
              \r\n
              Indeed, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are fitted with light scattering elements. This is designed to reduce the retina’s signal to the eye to keep elongating and therefore slow down the progression of myopia.\r\n
              \r\n
              A pioneer solution in myopia management that has been endorsed by <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinical studies</a> with children aged 6-10 years old (4).\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>Conclusion:</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              Contrast theory, which closely links high contrast environments to the progression of myopia, could be important in slowing down the epidemic of myopia globally. One way to reduce exposure to these high-contrast environments? Encourage your children to play outdoors and enjoy activities other than screen time, and do not forget to take them to regular eye examinations with eye-care professionals. They will be able to assess your child’s vision and, if your kid does develop myopia, prescribe Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses to slow down its progression.\r\n
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              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              (1) Holden BA, Fricke TR, Wilson DA, Jong M, Naidoo KS, Sankaridurg P, Wong TY, Naduvilath TJ, Resnikoff S, Global Prevalence of Myopia and High Myopia and Temporal Trends from 2000 through 2050, Ophthalmology, May 2016 Volume 123, Issue 5, Pages 1036–1042.\r\n
              \r\n
              (2) (3) (4) Rappon J, et al. Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS). Br J Ophthalmol Epub ahead of print: 01/09/22
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                <strong>What is contrast theory? </strong>\r\n
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                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Ever since the 2000s and the introduction of smartphones, our lifestyle has drastically changed. You often hear parents telling their kids about that time when, when they were growing up, they didn’t have smartphones or unlimited gaming possibilities, and sitting hours in front of a screen was just not a thing.\r\n
                \r\n
                Well, times are changing, and nowadays, children spend more and more time indoors, developing strong digital habits from a young age and looking at and communicating through screens much more. And this keeps on evolving. According to a <a href="https://thevisioncouncil.org/blog/vision-council-shines-light-protecting-sight-and-health-multi-screen-era">Vision Council report</a>, 80% of adults report using digital devices for more than two hours a day. A lifestyle that could impact their health, specifically their vision.\r\n
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                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Indeed, these screens and time spent on near activities indoors aren’t just concerning because it makes them less prone to physical activities. It is problematic as it causes them to spend more time in high-contrast environments rather than in low-contrast environments. And why is that bad? Well, new research led by geneticians Profs. Neitz has linked this high contrast environment to the development of myopia: it is contrast theory.\r\n
                \r\n
                Here is everything you need to know about contrast theory and how it could affect your child’s vision development.\r\n
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                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                What exactly are contrast and myopia?\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                To reduce the development of myopia in children, one must first understand the link between contrast and the elongation of the eye, based on the breakthrough discovery that abnormally high contrast on the retina may lead to myopia progression.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                What is myopia?\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Myopia, or nearsightedness, occurs when your children have trouble seeing things clearly from far away. This could be a classroom board, a tv, or traffic signs. Their vision is much clearer when they look at nearby objects.\r\n
                \r\n
                This is caused by an elongated eyeball shape, which means the light entering the eye does not focus on the retina correctly and therefore causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
                \r\n
                Myopia is far from being just a minor inconvenience that makes your child need glasses. It has been estimated(1) that half the world’s population will be myopic by 2050, making it a true epidemic that could impact your child’s health in the future, potentially causing sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
                \r\n
                A condition to look out for and treat accordingly, especially in kids, since it particularly affects children during their school years.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                What is a high or a low contrast environment?\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                The photographers among you might already be familiar with contrast in a picture. It is when an element of a picture is enhanced by the accentuation of darker or brighter elements.\r\n
                \r\n
                In our everyday lives, this occurs mainly when we are indoors and staring at screens or reading books. This is a high-contrast environment.\r\n
                \r\n
                On the other hand, being outside is considered to be in a low-contrast environment. The colors can be more similar, for example lots of different shades of green on a countryside walk.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                What is contrast theory, and why is it linked to myopia?\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                While researching how to prevent and control myopia, studies(2) have started to pay close attention to its link with contrast and even theorized that managing contrast could be important  to myopia control.\r\n
                \r\n
                What is contrast theory?\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                After decades of research, studies led by genetician Profs. Neitz have found that these high-contrast environments in which our modern societies evolve could be closely linked to the prevalence of myopia.\r\n
                \r\n
                Specifically, our team has hypothesized that this high contrast, when detected by our retina, leads to excessive eye elongation, which, as seen before, is the cause of myopia. Therefore, managing contrast could lower the retina’s signal to the eye to keep elongating and therefore slow down myopia progression.\r\n
                \r\n
                This is <a href="https://assets.researchsquare.com/files/rs-1258672/v1/48b1471f-8e7f-4dc8-8a7f-e96ab273e507.pdf?c=1647329372">contrast theory</a>. A clinical trial(3) was created to validate those findings, which it did with flying colors.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Wait, isn’t myopia linked to lifestyle?\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Recent <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10654-019-00512-7">studies</a> have proven that myopia is linked to lifestyle.\r\n
                \r\n
                In fact, <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8837331/">research</a> has shown that if your child spent more time outdoors, rather than inside and staring at screens or books from a close distance, they could be less at risk of developing myopia.\r\n
                \r\n
                A full circle that links lifestyle to the development of myopia. This means that managing contrast could be important to control the progression of myopia.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses: Managing contrast to reduce myopia progression\r\n
                \r\n
                Myopia is one of the <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930268/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20being%20immediately,and%20blindness%20across%20many%20countries.">leading causes of blindnes</a><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930268/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20being%20immediately,and%20blindness%20across%20many%20countries.">s</a> in many countries across the world and a true epidemic. Following the emergence of contrast theory, new spectacles were developed, the Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, that could help slow the progression of myopia in children.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Why is controlling myopia important\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Myopia isn’t simply an inconvenient eyesight issue. It develops particularly quickly in children, as their eyes are still growing. Besides, having myopia early on in childhood is <a href="https://apao60.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Epidemiology-of-Myopia.pdf">associated with high myopia</a> in adult years, which could then lead to sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
                \r\n
                While myopia is not yet curable, slowing down its progression is a good first step. Bring your children for regular eye examinations. And, if they do develop myopia, enquire about Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Diffusion Optics Technology™ and its importance on myopia and contrast control\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Contrast theory has shown that managing contrast could be important  to managing myopia. Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are the ideal solution to slow down myopia progression by managing contrast.\r\n
                \r\n
                Indeed, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are fitted with light scattering elements. This is designed to reduce the retina’s signal to the eye to keep elongating and therefore slow down the progression of myopia.\r\n
                \r\n
                A pioneer solution in myopia management that has been endorsed by <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinical studies</a> with children aged 6-10 years old (4).\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Conclusion:</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                Contrast theory, which closely links high contrast environments to the progression of myopia, could be important in slowing down the epidemic of myopia globally. One way to reduce exposure to these high-contrast environments? Encourage your children to play outdoors and enjoy activities other than screen time, and do not forget to take them to regular eye examinations with eye-care professionals. They will be able to assess your child’s vision and, if your kid does develop myopia, prescribe Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses to slow down its progression.\r\n
                \r\n
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                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                (1) Holden BA, Fricke TR, Wilson DA, Jong M, Naidoo KS, Sankaridurg P, Wong TY, Naduvilath TJ, Resnikoff S, Global Prevalence of Myopia and High Myopia and Temporal Trends from 2000 through 2050, Ophthalmology, May 2016 Volume 123, Issue 5, Pages 1036–1042.\r\n
                \r\n
                (2) (3) (4) Rappon J, et al. Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS). Br J Ophthalmol Epub ahead of print: 01/09/22
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              <h1><strong>The prevention of eye disease in children - 4 top tips</strong></h1>\r\n
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              We know the health of your child’s eyes is bound to be your number one priority and you’re going to want to do everything you can to protect it. The good news is that while some <strong>eye diseases</strong> such as myopia can be hereditary, there is plenty you can do to slow its progression. Even better news is that some <strong>eye problem symptoms</strong> can be avoided entirely if you follow a few simple steps. We have put together a list of the top 4 ways to help prevent <strong>eye health problems</strong> developing in your child and slow the progression of existing conditions.\r\n
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              <h2><strong>Encourage them to spend more time outside with their friends</strong></h2>\r\n
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              Encouraging your child to play outside more often may help their short-sightedness progress less quickly.  In fact, spending two hours a day outside, especially when your child is very young, may even delay the onset of myopia. A recent <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5341622/">study</a> found that time spent outdoors between the ages of three and nine greatly reduced the incidence of myopia once the children reached the ages of ten to fifteen.\r\n
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              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Although the exact reasons for this are not yet fully understood it seems that being outside in the natural light appears to protect against myopia. It is thought to be a combination of the brightness of the light and looking at objects at long distances. It may also be in some way related to exposure to UV light on the eye and the retina.\r\n
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              Whatever the reason, playing outside with their friends has got to be a fun way to look after their eyes!\r\n
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              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h2><strong>Protect eyes from the sun</strong></h2>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              According to the <a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-sun-protection">World Health Organization</a> a significant part of your child’s exposure to UV is going to happen before they turn 18. But while we all know the importance of applying sunscreen to skin, eyes need to be protected too. UV damage increases the risk of sight-threatening conditions such as cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and even eye cancers later in life. Children are more at risk than adults as their pupils are bigger and their lenses let in 70% more UV. It is therefore really important  to take steps to protect your child’s eyes from the sun from an early age. Especially as children love being outside when it’s sunny, and adore being in the pool or down by the shore, where light reflects off the water making exposure higher.\r\n
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              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3><strong>Wear sunglasses</strong></h3>\r\n
              Sunglasses that sit close to the eye and wrap around the head are the best option for your child as they provide most protection by blocking out more light. But make sure they carry a high level of UV protection. Low quality tinted lenses, without a UV filter, can do more damage than not wearing sunglasses at all, because they cause the pupil to dilate, letting in more light. A big floppy hat will also shade your child’s eyes, although we know it might not always be easy to keep it on them!\r\n
              <h3><strong>Avoid the water when the sun is at its strongest</strong></h3>\r\n
              If your child is a water baby try to take them to the pool or seaside when UV radiation is least strong – the early morning or late afternoon - and limit their time in the water where it’s unlikely that sunglasses or a hat are going to stay on.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3><strong>Make sure regular lenses have a UV filter</strong></h3>\r\n
              Remember that the sun can cause damage all year round so if your child wears glasses make sure the lenses have a UV filter.\r\n
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              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h2><strong>Encourage safer screen use</strong></h2>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              We know digital devices are an integral part of every child’s life these days but prolonged near vision activity may increase the onset of myopia. Try and encourage safer screen use in your child to reduce the risk. Some of it can even be fun!\r\n
              <h3><strong>Keep screens 18 to 24 inches from eyes</strong></h3>\r\n
              Encourage your child to keep an elbow-to-wrist distance between their devices and their eyes. You can help them do this by demonstrating how to do it yourself and getting them to copy you. First make a fist and then sit it  gently against your eyes. The distance from eye to  elbow is the distance your child should aim to view objects from.\r\n
              <h3><strong>Follow the 20 - 20 - 20 rule</strong></h3>\r\n
              It’s also a good idea to encourage your child to  take regular breaks and glance up from the screen from time to time. The 20/20/20 rule is a good one to get them to follow. It’s very simple - every 20 minutes your child should look at a distance of 20 meters for 20 seconds. You could even set an alarm to remind them to do this. Following the 20/20/20 rule allows the eye muscles that turn in when reading to relax. It is strain and fatigue of these muscles that is thought to be one of the factors related to myopia progression.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3><strong>Limit screen use before bedtime</strong></h3>\r\n
              Try and make sure all digital devices are put away at least an hour before bedtime as the blue light screens emit can adversely affect natural sleep cycles and lack of sleep has been linked to the progression of myopia in <a href="https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/late-bedtime-linked-with-myopia">some studies</a>. Perhaps you could turn that hour into family time and read a story together instead!\r\n
              <h2><strong>Schedule regular eye exams</strong></h2>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              The best thing you can do for your child’s eye health is to schedule regular eye exams with their eye care practitioner.\r\n
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              <img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-821" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ECPLD2-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="683" />\r\n
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              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3><strong>See your eye care professional if any unusual symptoms develop</strong></h3>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
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              If your child exhibits any <strong>eye problem symptoms </strong>then visit your eyecare professional  as soon as possible so they can get to the root of the problem before it gets any worse.\r\n
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              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3><strong>Have an annual check up</strong></h3>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              A regular check up can discover undetected problems so that treatment can begin as soon as possible. It’s also an opportunity to check if your child’s equipment is up to date. If your child is diagnosed with myopia there are now options available that can slow the progression of the disease. SightGlass Vision’s Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology which can potentially control axial elongation (the scientific term for the elongation of the eyeball) and has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">demonstrated effectiveness</a> in children as young as six years old (1).\r\n
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              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              These are some of the main ways you can help prevent eye disease developing, or slow its progression. If your child has myopia and you would like to know more about our DOT lenses, contact us:\r\n
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              \r\n
              (1) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)
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                <strong>The prevention of eye disease in children – 4 top tips</strong>\r\n
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                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                We know the health of your child’s eyes is bound to be your number one priority and you’re going to want to do everything you can to protect it. The good news is that while some <strong>eye diseases</strong> such as myopia can be hereditary, there is plenty you can do to slow its progression. Even better news is that some <strong>eye problem symptoms</strong> can be avoided entirely if you follow a few simple steps. We have put together a list of the top 4 ways to help prevent <strong>eye health problems</strong> developing in your child and slow the progression of existing conditions.\r\n
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                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Encourage them to spend more time outside with their friends</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Encouraging your child to play outside more often may help their short-sightedness progress less quickly.  In fact, spending two hours a day outside, especially when your child is very young, may even delay the onset of myopia. A recent <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5341622/">study</a> found that time spent outdoors between the ages of three and nine greatly reduced the incidence of myopia once the children reached the ages of ten to fifteen.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Although the exact reasons for this are not yet fully understood it seems that being outside in the natural light appears to protect against myopia. It is thought to be a combination of the brightness of the light and looking at objects at long distances. It may also be in some way related to exposure to UV light on the eye and the retina.\r\n
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                Whatever the reason, playing outside with their friends has got to be a fun way to look after their eyes!\r\n
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                &nbsp;\r\n
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                <strong>Protect eyes from the sun</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                According to the <a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-sun-protection">World Health Organization</a> a significant part of your child’s exposure to UV is going to happen before they turn 18. But while we all know the importance of applying sunscreen to skin, eyes need to be protected too. UV damage increases the risk of sight-threatening conditions such as cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and even eye cancers later in life. Children are more at risk than adults as their pupils are bigger and their lenses let in 70% more UV. It is therefore really important  to take steps to protect your child’s eyes from the sun from an early age. Especially as children love being outside when it’s sunny, and adore being in the pool or down by the shore, where light reflects off the water making exposure higher.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
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                <strong>Wear sunglasses</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                Sunglasses that sit close to the eye and wrap around the head are the best option for your child as they provide most protection by blocking out more light. But make sure they carry a high level of UV protection. Low quality tinted lenses, without a UV filter, can do more damage than not wearing sunglasses at all, because they cause the pupil to dilate, letting in more light. A big floppy hat will also shade your child’s eyes, although we know it might not always be easy to keep it on them!\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Avoid the water when the sun is at its strongest</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                If your child is a water baby try to take them to the pool or seaside when UV radiation is least strong – the early morning or late afternoon – and limit their time in the water where it’s unlikely that sunglasses or a hat are going to stay on.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
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                <strong>Make sure regular lenses have a UV filter</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                Remember that the sun can cause damage all year round so if your child wears glasses make sure the lenses have a UV filter.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Encourage safer screen use</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                We know digital devices are an integral part of every child’s life these days but prolonged near vision activity may increase the onset of myopia. Try and encourage safer screen use in your child to reduce the risk. Some of it can even be fun!\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Keep screens 18 to 24 inches from eyes</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                Encourage your child to keep an elbow-to-wrist distance between their devices and their eyes. You can help them do this by demonstrating how to do it yourself and getting them to copy you. First make a fist and then sit it  gently against your eyes. The distance from eye to  elbow is the distance your child should aim to view objects from.\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Follow the 20 – 20 – 20 rule</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                It’s also a good idea to encourage your child to  take regular breaks and glance up from the screen from time to time. The 20/20/20 rule is a good one to get them to follow. It’s very simple – every 20 minutes your child should look at a distance of 20 meters for 20 seconds. You could even set an alarm to remind them to do this. Following the 20/20/20 rule allows the eye muscles that turn in when reading to relax. It is strain and fatigue of these muscles that is thought to be one of the factors related to myopia progression.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
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                <strong>Limit screen use before bedtime</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                Try and make sure all digital devices are put away at least an hour before bedtime as the blue light screens emit can adversely affect natural sleep cycles and lack of sleep has been linked to the progression of myopia in <a href="https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/late-bedtime-linked-with-myopia">some studies</a>. Perhaps you could turn that hour into family time and read a story together instead!\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Schedule regular eye exams</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                The best thing you can do for your child’s eye health is to schedule regular eye exams with their eye care practitioner.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>See your eye care professional if any unusual symptoms develop</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                If your child exhibits any <strong>eye problem symptoms </strong>then visit your eyecare professional  as soon as possible so they can get to the root of the problem before it gets any worse.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Have an annual check up</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                A regular check up can discover undetected problems so that treatment can begin as soon as possible. It’s also an opportunity to check if your child’s equipment is up to date. If your child is diagnosed with myopia there are now options available that can slow the progression of the disease. SightGlass Vision’s Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology which can potentially control axial elongation (the scientific term for the elongation of the eyeball) and has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">demonstrated effectiveness</a> in children as young as six years old (1).\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                These are some of the main ways you can help prevent eye disease developing, or slow its progression. If your child has myopia and you would like to know more about our DOT lenses, contact us:\r\n
                \r\n
                —\r\n
                \r\n
                (1) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)
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              <h1><strong>A guide to myopia management for your child</strong></h1>\r\n
              Cases of <strong>myopia in children</strong> are on the rise around the world. Although <strong>child myopia</strong> is often seen as a condition that can simply be corrected with glasses it can lead to complications later in life including retinal detachment, glaucoma and cataracts. The earlier your child is diagnosed the better, as it is now possible to slow the progression of myopia, as well as correct it. As soon as your child receives their <strong>myopia diagnosis,</strong> you’re going to want to begin a process of <strong>myopia management</strong> with the help of your child’s eyecare professional. This goes beyond the wearing of glasses and will involve managing your child’s environment - outdoor time, screen time (yes we know that’s going to be difficult!) and even bedtime. We have outlined some key advice below to help you manage your child's myopia.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h2><strong>Myopia treatment options </strong></h2>\r\n
              When your child has myopia, the first treatment option is to wear corrective glasses. The best thing you can do for your child is to choose the best lenses for them. Of course they may be worried about having to wear glasses, but there are ways to make them feel good about that too! We’ll show you how you can do that!\r\n
              <h3><strong>Choosing the best lenses</strong></h3>\r\n
              The best lenses are crucial when it comes to managing your child’s myopia, and as a parent you are obviously going to want to make the best choice for your child. You may well be offered lenses that simply help correct the condition, but it is now possible to help slow the progression of myopia. Ask your eyecare professional about Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, currently available only in certain markets. DOT lenses use a new and unique technology developed at SightGlass Vision, designed to reduce axial elongation (the scientific term for the elongation of the eyeball).\r\n
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              <img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-1079" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/KVs021-e1687859959280-1024x765.png" alt="" width="1024" height="765" />\r\n
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              DOT lenses work thanks to the thousands of micro dots which softly scatter light in order to  reduce contrast on the retina. They’re easy and comfortable to wear as they provide clear focus no matter the wearer's direction of gaze or distance being looked at. A <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">study </a>has demonstrated effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old (1). Two in three kids had no meaningful myopia progression after one year (2). The earlier your child starts using DOT lenses, the more likely it can help slow the progression of your child’s myopia!\r\n
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              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3><strong>Helping your child to feel good in their new glasses</strong></h3>\r\n
              <strong> </strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              Having to wear glasses can seem like a major change for your child. They may feel nervous or shy about having to wear them. However the more they wear them, the more effective they will be in slowing the progression of their myopia. DOT lenses in particular should ideally be worn for 12 hours a day.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do as a parent to put their mind at rest and help them feel great in their new glasses! Firstly, let your child pick the frames they like. They’re the ones who will wear the glasses, so it’s important they feel like it’s their choice!\r\n
              \r\n
              Give your child plenty of time to try on frames in a range of different styles and colors and give plenty of enthusiastic feedback about how great they look in them. Of course wearing glasses is not all about aesthetics, so explain all the benefits of wearing their new glasses. Maybe take your child to the cinema to show them how wearing glasses makes all their favorite activities so much clearer and better.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h2><strong>Your child’s environment</strong></h2>\r\n
              Making subtle changes to your child’s environment  – their outdoor time, screen time and even bedtime –  can help to successfully manage their myopia. We’ve put together a list of key behaviors to try and encourage in your child.\r\n
              <h3><strong>Limiting screen time</strong></h3>\r\n
              Yes, we know this one will be difficult! No one is suggesting your child should stop using their computer completely - there’s no need for drastic measures!  But try and encourage them to take regular breaks and glance up from the screen from time to time. The 20/20/20 rule is a good one to get them to follow. Every 20 minutes, get them to look at a distance of 20 meters for 20 seconds.\r\n
              <h3><strong>Not holding books and devices too close</strong></h3>\r\n
              Of course it’s not just digital devices that can cause eye strain in your child. It’s a good idea to encourage them to keep an elbow-to-wrist distance between anything they are viewing up close and their eyes. You can help them do this by demonstrating how to do it yourself and getting them to copy you. It’s really very simple - you make a fist and then sit your fist gently against your eyes. The distance from eye to elbow is the distance your child should aim to view objects from.\r\n
              <h3><strong>Spending more time outdoors</strong></h3>\r\n
              Encouraging your child to play outside more often may help their short-sightedness progress less quickly.  In fact, spending two hours a day outside may even delay the onset of myopia. Being outside in the natural light appears to protect against myopia, although the exact reasons for this are not yet fully understood. It is thought to be a combination of the brightness of the light and looking at objects at long distances. It may also be in some way related to exposure to UV light on the eye and the retina. Of course being outside is also a great way to reduce screen time!\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3><strong>Getting more sleep</strong></h3>\r\n
              Although the exact reasons remain unclear, lack of sleep and late bedtimes have been linked to the progression of myopia in <a href="https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/late-bedtime-linked-with-myopia">some studies</a>. It is thought that sleeping late may go hand in hand with reading or being on digital devices in artificial lighting conditions in the evening. Encourage a regular bed time routine for your child and limit screen use before bed. Reading a story could be useful!\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              As a parent there are many external factors you can manage in order to delay the onset of myopia. If treatment is necessary, your eye care professional will be able to guide you towards the best options for your child.\r\n
              \r\n
              DOT lenses might be the solution to help slow down the progression of their myopia. If you would like to know more about our lenses then contact our experts!\r\n
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              &nbsp;\r\n
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              ---------------\r\n
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              (1) No clinically meaningful change in refractive error means that there was less than a 0.25D increase in myopia from baseline as measured by cycloplegic autorefraction.(p&lt;0.0001).\r\n
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              (2) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)
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                <strong>A guide to myopia management for your child</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                Cases of <strong>myopia in children</strong> are on the rise around the world. Although <strong>child myopia</strong> is often seen as a condition that can simply be corrected with glasses it can lead to complications later in life including retinal detachment, glaucoma and cataracts. The earlier your child is diagnosed the better, as it is now possible to slow the progression of myopia, as well as correct it. As soon as your child receives their <strong>myopia diagnosis,</strong> you’re going to want to begin a process of <strong>myopia management</strong> with the help of your child’s eyecare professional. This goes beyond the wearing of glasses and will involve managing your child’s environment – outdoor time, screen time (yes we know that’s going to be difficult!) and even bedtime. We have outlined some key advice below to help you manage your child’s myopia.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Myopia treatment options </strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                When your child has myopia, the first treatment option is to wear corrective glasses. The best thing you can do for your child is to choose the best lenses for them. Of course they may be worried about having to wear glasses, but there are ways to make them feel good about that too! We’ll show you how you can do that!\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Choosing the best lenses</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                The best lenses are crucial when it comes to managing your child’s myopia, and as a parent you are obviously going to want to make the best choice for your child. You may well be offered lenses that simply help correct the condition, but it is now possible to help slow the progression of myopia. Ask your eyecare professional about Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, currently available only in certain markets. DOT lenses use a new and unique technology developed at SightGlass Vision, designed to reduce axial elongation (the scientific term for the elongation of the eyeball).\r\n
                \r\n
                DOT lenses work thanks to the thousands of micro dots which softly scatter light in order to  reduce contrast on the retina. They’re easy and comfortable to wear as they provide clear focus no matter the wearer’s direction of gaze or distance being looked at. A <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">study </a>has demonstrated effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old (1). Two in three kids had no meaningful myopia progression after one year (2). The earlier your child starts using DOT lenses, the more likely it can help slow the progression of your child’s myopia!\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Helping your child to feel good in their new glasses</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong> </strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                Having to wear glasses can seem like a major change for your child. They may feel nervous or shy about having to wear them. However the more they wear them, the more effective they will be in slowing the progression of their myopia. DOT lenses in particular should ideally be worn for 12 hours a day.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do as a parent to put their mind at rest and help them feel great in their new glasses! Firstly, let your child pick the frames they like. They’re the ones who will wear the glasses, so it’s important they feel like it’s their choice!\r\n
                \r\n
                Give your child plenty of time to try on frames in a range of different styles and colors and give plenty of enthusiastic feedback about how great they look in them. Of course wearing glasses is not all about aesthetics, so explain all the benefits of wearing their new glasses. Maybe take your child to the cinema to show them how wearing glasses makes all their favorite activities so much clearer and better.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Your child’s environment</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                Making subtle changes to your child’s environment  – their outdoor time, screen time and even bedtime –  can help to successfully manage their myopia. We’ve put together a list of key behaviors to try and encourage in your child.\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Limiting screen time</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                Yes, we know this one will be difficult! No one is suggesting your child should stop using their computer completely – there’s no need for drastic measures!  But try and encourage them to take regular breaks and glance up from the screen from time to time. The 20/20/20 rule is a good one to get them to follow. Every 20 minutes, get them to look at a distance of 20 meters for 20 seconds.\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Not holding books and devices too close</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                Of course it’s not just digital devices that can cause eye strain in your child. It’s a good idea to encourage them to keep an elbow-to-wrist distance between anything they are viewing up close and their eyes. You can help them do this by demonstrating how to do it yourself and getting them to copy you. It’s really very simple – you make a fist and then sit your fist gently against your eyes. The distance from eye to elbow is the distance your child should aim to view objects from.\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Spending more time outdoors</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                Encouraging your child to play outside more often may help their short-sightedness progress less quickly.  In fact, spending two hours a day outside may even delay the onset of myopia. Being outside in the natural light appears to protect against myopia, although the exact reasons for this are not yet fully understood. It is thought to be a combination of the brightness of the light and looking at objects at long distances. It may also be in some way related to exposure to UV light on the eye and the retina. Of course being outside is also a great way to reduce screen time!\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Getting more sleep</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                Although the exact reasons remain unclear, lack of sleep and late bedtimes have been linked to the progression of myopia in <a href="https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/late-bedtime-linked-with-myopia">some studies</a>. It is thought that sleeping late may go hand in hand with reading or being on digital devices in artificial lighting conditions in the evening. Encourage a regular bed time routine for your child and limit screen use before bed. Reading a story could be useful!\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                As a parent there are many external factors you can manage in order to delay the onset of myopia. If treatment is necessary, your eye care professional will be able to guide you towards the best options for your child.\r\n
                \r\n
                DOT lenses might be the solution to help slow down the progression of their myopia. If you would like to know more about our lenses then contact our experts!\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
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                —————\r\n
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                (1) No clinically meaningful change in refractive error means that there was less than a 0.25D increase in myopia from baseline as measured by cycloplegic autorefraction.(p&lt;0.0001).\r\n
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                (2) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)
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            <strong>What is contrast theory? </strong>\r\n
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            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Ever since the 2000s and the introduction of smartphones, our lifestyle has drastically changed. You often hear parents telling their kids about that time when, when they were growing up, they didn’t have smartphones or unlimited gaming possibilities, and sitting hours in front of a screen was just not a thing.\r\n
            \r\n
            Well, times are changing, and nowadays, children spend more and more time indoors, developing strong digital habits from a young age and looking at and communicating through screens much more. And this keeps on evolving. According to a <a href="https://thevisioncouncil.org/blog/vision-council-shines-light-protecting-sight-and-health-multi-screen-era">Vision Council report</a>, 80% of adults report using digital devices for more than two hours a day. A lifestyle that could impact their health, specifically their vision.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Indeed, these screens and time spent on near activities indoors aren’t just concerning because it makes them less prone to physical activities. It is problematic as it causes them to spend more time in high-contrast environments rather than in low-contrast environments. And why is that bad? Well, new research led by geneticians Profs. Neitz has linked this high contrast environment to the development of myopia: it is contrast theory.\r\n
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            Here is everything you need to know about contrast theory and how it could affect your child’s vision development.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            What exactly are contrast and myopia?\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            To reduce the development of myopia in children, one must first understand the link between contrast and the elongation of the eye, based on the breakthrough discovery that abnormally high contrast on the retina may lead to myopia progression.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            What is myopia?\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Myopia, or nearsightedness, occurs when your children have trouble seeing things clearly from far away. This could be a classroom board, a tv, or traffic signs. Their vision is much clearer when they look at nearby objects.\r\n
            \r\n
            This is caused by an elongated eyeball shape, which means the light entering the eye does not focus on the retina correctly and therefore causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
            \r\n
            Myopia is far from being just a minor inconvenience that makes your child need glasses. It has been estimated(1) that half the world’s population will be myopic by 2050, making it a true epidemic that could impact your child’s health in the future, potentially causing sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
            \r\n
            A condition to look out for and treat accordingly, especially in kids, since it particularly affects children during their school years.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            What is a high or a low contrast environment?\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            The photographers among you might already be familiar with contrast in a picture. It is when an element of a picture is enhanced by the accentuation of darker or brighter elements.\r\n
            \r\n
            In our everyday lives, this occurs mainly when we are indoors and staring at screens or reading books. This is a high-contrast environment.\r\n
            \r\n
            On the other hand, being outside is considered to be in a low-contrast environment. The colors can be more similar, for example lots of different shades of green on a countryside walk.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            What is contrast theory, and why is it linked to myopia?\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            While researching how to prevent and control myopia, studies(2) have started to pay close attention to its link with contrast and even theorized that managing contrast could be important  to myopia control.\r\n
            \r\n
            What is contrast theory?\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            After decades of research, studies led by genetician Profs. Neitz have found that these high-contrast environments in which our modern societies evolve could be closely linked to the prevalence of myopia.\r\n
            \r\n
            Specifically, our team has hypothesized that this high contrast, when detected by our retina, leads to excessive eye elongation, which, as seen before, is the cause of myopia. Therefore, managing contrast could lower the retina’s signal to the eye to keep elongating and therefore slow down myopia progression.\r\n
            \r\n
            This is <a href="https://assets.researchsquare.com/files/rs-1258672/v1/48b1471f-8e7f-4dc8-8a7f-e96ab273e507.pdf?c=1647329372">contrast theory</a>. A clinical trial(3) was created to validate those findings, which it did with flying colors.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Wait, isn’t myopia linked to lifestyle?\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Recent <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10654-019-00512-7">studies</a> have proven that myopia is linked to lifestyle.\r\n
            \r\n
            In fact, <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8837331/">research</a> has shown that if your child spent more time outdoors, rather than inside and staring at screens or books from a close distance, they could be less at risk of developing myopia.\r\n
            \r\n
            A full circle that links lifestyle to the development of myopia. This means that managing contrast could be important to control the progression of myopia.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses: Managing contrast to reduce myopia progression\r\n
            \r\n
            Myopia is one of the <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930268/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20being%20immediately,and%20blindness%20across%20many%20countries.">leading causes of blindnes</a><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930268/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20being%20immediately,and%20blindness%20across%20many%20countries.">s</a> in many countries across the world and a true epidemic. Following the emergence of contrast theory, new spectacles were developed, the Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, that could help slow the progression of myopia in children.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Why is controlling myopia important\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Myopia isn’t simply an inconvenient eyesight issue. It develops particularly quickly in children, as their eyes are still growing. Besides, having myopia early on in childhood is <a href="https://apao60.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Epidemiology-of-Myopia.pdf">associated with high myopia</a> in adult years, which could then lead to sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
            \r\n
            While myopia is not yet curable, slowing down its progression is a good first step. Bring your children for regular eye examinations. And, if they do develop myopia, enquire about Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Diffusion Optics Technology™ and its importance on myopia and contrast control\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Contrast theory has shown that managing contrast could be important  to managing myopia. Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are the ideal solution to slow down myopia progression by managing contrast.\r\n
            \r\n
            Indeed, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are fitted with light scattering elements. This is designed to reduce the retina’s signal to the eye to keep elongating and therefore slow down the progression of myopia.\r\n
            \r\n
            A pioneer solution in myopia management that has been endorsed by <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinical studies</a> with children aged 6-10 years old (4).\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Conclusion:</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Contrast theory, which closely links high contrast environments to the progression of myopia, could be important in slowing down the epidemic of myopia globally. One way to reduce exposure to these high-contrast environments? Encourage your children to play outdoors and enjoy activities other than screen time, and do not forget to take them to regular eye examinations with eye-care professionals. They will be able to assess your child’s vision and, if your kid does develop myopia, prescribe Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses to slow down its progression.\r\n
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            (1) Holden BA, Fricke TR, Wilson DA, Jong M, Naidoo KS, Sankaridurg P, Wong TY, Naduvilath TJ, Resnikoff S, Global Prevalence of Myopia and High Myopia and Temporal Trends from 2000 through 2050, Ophthalmology, May 2016 Volume 123, Issue 5, Pages 1036–1042.\r\n
            \r\n
            (2) (3) (4) Rappon J, et al. Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS). Br J Ophthalmol Epub ahead of print: 01/09/22
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          <h1><strong>What is contrast theory? </strong></h1>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Ever since the 2000s and the introduction of smartphones, our lifestyle has drastically changed. You often hear parents telling their kids about that time when, when they were growing up, they didn’t have smartphones or unlimited gaming possibilities, and sitting hours in front of a screen was just not a thing.\r\n
          \r\n
          Well, times are changing, and nowadays, children spend more and more time indoors, developing strong digital habits from a young age and looking at and communicating through screens much more. And this keeps on evolving. According to a <a href="https://thevisioncouncil.org/blog/vision-council-shines-light-protecting-sight-and-health-multi-screen-era">Vision Council report</a>, 80% of adults report using digital devices for more than two hours a day. A lifestyle that could impact their health, specifically their vision.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Indeed, these screens and time spent on near activities indoors aren’t just concerning because it makes them less prone to physical activities. It is problematic as it causes them to spend more time in high-contrast environments rather than in low-contrast environments. And why is that bad? Well, new research led by geneticians Profs. Neitz has linked this high contrast environment to the development of myopia: it is contrast theory.\r\n
          \r\n
          Here is everything you need to know about contrast theory and how it could affect your child’s vision development.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2>What exactly are contrast and myopia?</h2>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          To reduce the development of myopia in children, one must first understand the link between contrast and the elongation of the eye, based on the breakthrough discovery that abnormally high contrast on the retina may lead to myopia progression.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3>What is myopia?</h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia, or nearsightedness, occurs when your children have trouble seeing things clearly from far away. This could be a classroom board, a tv, or traffic signs. Their vision is much clearer when they look at nearby objects.\r\n
          \r\n
          This is caused by an elongated eyeball shape, which means the light entering the eye does not focus on the retina correctly and therefore causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia is far from being just a minor inconvenience that makes your child need glasses. It has been estimated(1) that half the world’s population will be myopic by 2050, making it a true epidemic that could impact your child’s health in the future, potentially causing sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
          \r\n
          A condition to look out for and treat accordingly, especially in kids, since it particularly affects children during their school years.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3>What is a high or a low contrast environment?</h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          The photographers among you might already be familiar with contrast in a picture. It is when an element of a picture is enhanced by the accentuation of darker or brighter elements.\r\n
          \r\n
          In our everyday lives, this occurs mainly when we are indoors and staring at screens or reading books. This is a high-contrast environment.\r\n
          \r\n
          On the other hand, being outside is considered to be in a low-contrast environment. The colors can be more similar, for example lots of different shades of green on a countryside walk.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2>What is contrast theory, and why is it linked to myopia?</h2>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          While researching how to prevent and control myopia, studies(2) have started to pay close attention to its link with contrast and even theorized that managing contrast could be important  to myopia control.\r\n
          <h3>What is contrast theory?</h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          After decades of research, studies led by genetician Profs. Neitz have found that these high-contrast environments in which our modern societies evolve could be closely linked to the prevalence of myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          Specifically, our team has hypothesized that this high contrast, when detected by our retina, leads to excessive eye elongation, which, as seen before, is the cause of myopia. Therefore, managing contrast could lower the retina’s signal to the eye to keep elongating and therefore slow down myopia progression.\r\n
          \r\n
          This is <a href="https://assets.researchsquare.com/files/rs-1258672/v1/48b1471f-8e7f-4dc8-8a7f-e96ab273e507.pdf?c=1647329372">contrast theory</a>. A clinical trial(3) was created to validate those findings, which it did with flying colors.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3>Wait, isn’t myopia linked to lifestyle?</h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Recent <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10654-019-00512-7">studies</a> have proven that myopia is linked to lifestyle.\r\n
          \r\n
          In fact, <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8837331/">research</a> has shown that if your child spent more time outdoors, rather than inside and staring at screens or books from a close distance, they could be less at risk of developing myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          A full circle that links lifestyle to the development of myopia. This means that managing contrast could be important to control the progression of myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2>Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses: Managing contrast to reduce myopia progression</h2>\r\n
          Myopia is one of the <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930268/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20being%20immediately,and%20blindness%20across%20many%20countries.">leading causes of blindnes</a><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930268/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20being%20immediately,and%20blindness%20across%20many%20countries.">s</a> in many countries across the world and a true epidemic. Following the emergence of contrast theory, new spectacles were developed, the Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, that could help slow the progression of myopia in children.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3>Why is controlling myopia important</h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia isn’t simply an inconvenient eyesight issue. It develops particularly quickly in children, as their eyes are still growing. Besides, having myopia early on in childhood is <a href="https://apao60.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Epidemiology-of-Myopia.pdf">associated with high myopia</a> in adult years, which could then lead to sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
          \r\n
          While myopia is not yet curable, slowing down its progression is a good first step. Bring your children for regular eye examinations. And, if they do develop myopia, enquire about Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses.\r\n
          \r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3>Diffusion Optics Technology™ and its importance on myopia and contrast control</h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Contrast theory has shown that managing contrast could be important  to managing myopia. Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are the ideal solution to slow down myopia progression by managing contrast.\r\n
          \r\n
          Indeed, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are fitted with light scattering elements. This is designed to reduce the retina’s signal to the eye to keep elongating and therefore slow down the progression of myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          A pioneer solution in myopia management that has been endorsed by <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinical studies</a> with children aged 6-10 years old (4).\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Conclusion:</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Contrast theory, which closely links high contrast environments to the progression of myopia, could be important in slowing down the epidemic of myopia globally. One way to reduce exposure to these high-contrast environments? Encourage your children to play outdoors and enjoy activities other than screen time, and do not forget to take them to regular eye examinations with eye-care professionals. They will be able to assess your child’s vision and, if your kid does develop myopia, prescribe Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses to slow down its progression.\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          (1) Holden BA, Fricke TR, Wilson DA, Jong M, Naidoo KS, Sankaridurg P, Wong TY, Naduvilath TJ, Resnikoff S, Global Prevalence of Myopia and High Myopia and Temporal Trends from 2000 through 2050, Ophthalmology, May 2016 Volume 123, Issue 5, Pages 1036–1042.\r\n
          \r\n
          (2) (3) (4) Rappon J, et al. Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS). Br J Ophthalmol Epub ahead of print: 01/09/22
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          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Ever since the 2000s and the introduction of smartphones, our lifestyle has drastically changed. You often hear parents telling their kids about that time when, when they were growing up, they didn’t have smartphones or unlimited gaming possibilities, and sitting hours in front of a screen was just not a thing.\r\n
          \r\n
          Well, times are changing, and nowadays, children spend more and more time indoors, developing strong digital habits from a young age and looking at and communicating through screens much more. And this keeps on evolving. According to a <a href="https://thevisioncouncil.org/blog/vision-council-shines-light-protecting-sight-and-health-multi-screen-era">Vision Council report</a>, 80% of adults report using digital devices for more than two hours a day. A lifestyle that could impact their health, specifically their vision.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Indeed, these screens and time spent on near activities indoors aren’t just concerning because it makes them less prone to physical activities. It is problematic as it causes them to spend more time in high-contrast environments rather than in low-contrast environments. And why is that bad? Well, new research led by geneticians Profs. Neitz has linked this high contrast environment to the development of myopia: it is contrast theory.\r\n
          \r\n
          Here is everything you need to know about contrast theory and how it could affect your child’s vision development.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          What exactly are contrast and myopia?\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          To reduce the development of myopia in children, one must first understand the link between contrast and the elongation of the eye, based on the breakthrough discovery that abnormally high contrast on the retina may lead to myopia progression.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          What is myopia?\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia, or nearsightedness, occurs when your children have trouble seeing things clearly from far away. This could be a classroom board, a tv, or traffic signs. Their vision is much clearer when they look at nearby objects.\r\n
          \r\n
          This is caused by an elongated eyeball shape, which means the light entering the eye does not focus on the retina correctly and therefore causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia is far from being just a minor inconvenience that makes your child need glasses. It has been estimated(1) that half the world’s population will be myopic by 2050, making it a true epidemic that could impact your child’s health in the future, potentially causing sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
          \r\n
          A condition to look out for and treat accordingly, especially in kids, since it particularly affects children during their school years.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          What is a high or a low contrast environment?\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          The photographers among you might already be familiar with contrast in a picture. It is when an element of a picture is enhanced by the accentuation of darker or brighter elements.\r\n
          \r\n
          In our everyday lives, this occurs mainly when we are indoors and staring at screens or reading books. This is a high-contrast environment.\r\n
          \r\n
          On the other hand, being outside is considered to be in a low-contrast environment. The colors can be more similar, for example lots of different shades of green on a countryside walk.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          What is contrast theory, and why is it linked to myopia?\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          While researching how to prevent and control myopia, studies(2) have started to pay close attention to its link with contrast and even theorized that managing contrast could be important  to myopia control.\r\n
          \r\n
          What is contrast theory?\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          After decades of research, studies led by genetician Profs. Neitz have found that these high-contrast environments in which our modern societies evolve could be closely linked to the prevalence of myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          Specifically, our team has hypothesized that this high contrast, when detected by our retina, leads to excessive eye elongation, which, as seen before, is the cause of myopia. Therefore, managing contrast could lower the retina’s signal to the eye to keep elongating and therefore slow down myopia progression.\r\n
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          This is <a href="https://assets.researchsquare.com/files/rs-1258672/v1/48b1471f-8e7f-4dc8-8a7f-e96ab273e507.pdf?c=1647329372">contrast theory</a>. A clinical trial(3) was created to validate those findings, which it did with flying colors.\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Wait, isn’t myopia linked to lifestyle?\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Recent <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10654-019-00512-7">studies</a> have proven that myopia is linked to lifestyle.\r\n
          \r\n
          In fact, <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8837331/">research</a> has shown that if your child spent more time outdoors, rather than inside and staring at screens or books from a close distance, they could be less at risk of developing myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          A full circle that links lifestyle to the development of myopia. This means that managing contrast could be important to control the progression of myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses: Managing contrast to reduce myopia progression\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia is one of the <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930268/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20being%20immediately,and%20blindness%20across%20many%20countries.">leading causes of blindnes</a><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930268/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20being%20immediately,and%20blindness%20across%20many%20countries.">s</a> in many countries across the world and a true epidemic. Following the emergence of contrast theory, new spectacles were developed, the Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, that could help slow the progression of myopia in children.\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Why is controlling myopia important\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia isn’t simply an inconvenient eyesight issue. It develops particularly quickly in children, as their eyes are still growing. Besides, having myopia early on in childhood is <a href="https://apao60.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Epidemiology-of-Myopia.pdf">associated with high myopia</a> in adult years, which could then lead to sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
          \r\n
          While myopia is not yet curable, slowing down its progression is a good first step. Bring your children for regular eye examinations. And, if they do develop myopia, enquire about Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses.\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Diffusion Optics Technology™ and its importance on myopia and contrast control\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Contrast theory has shown that managing contrast could be important  to managing myopia. Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are the ideal solution to slow down myopia progression by managing contrast.\r\n
          \r\n
          Indeed, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are fitted with light scattering elements. This is designed to reduce the retina’s signal to the eye to keep elongating and therefore slow down the progression of myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          A pioneer solution in myopia management that has been endorsed by <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinical studies</a> with children aged 6-10 years old (4).\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Conclusion:</strong>\r\n
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          Contrast theory, which closely links high contrast environments to the progression of myopia, could be important in slowing down the epidemic of myopia globally. One way to reduce exposure to these high-contrast environments? Encourage your children to play outdoors and enjoy activities other than screen time, and do not forget to take them to regular eye examinations with eye-care professionals. They will be able to assess your child’s vision and, if your kid does develop myopia, prescribe Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses to slow down its progression.\r\n
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          ————–\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          (1) Holden BA, Fricke TR, Wilson DA, Jong M, Naidoo KS, Sankaridurg P, Wong TY, Naduvilath TJ, Resnikoff S, Global Prevalence of Myopia and High Myopia and Temporal Trends from 2000 through 2050, Ophthalmology, May 2016 Volume 123, Issue 5, Pages 1036–1042.\r\n
          \r\n
          (2) (3) (4) Rappon J, et al. Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS). Br J Ophthalmol Epub ahead of print: 01/09/22
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            <strong>The prevention of eye disease in children – 4 top tips</strong>\r\n
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            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            We know the health of your child’s eyes is bound to be your number one priority and you’re going to want to do everything you can to protect it. The good news is that while some <strong>eye diseases</strong> such as myopia can be hereditary, there is plenty you can do to slow its progression. Even better news is that some <strong>eye problem symptoms</strong> can be avoided entirely if you follow a few simple steps. We have put together a list of the top 4 ways to help prevent <strong>eye health problems</strong> developing in your child and slow the progression of existing conditions.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Encourage them to spend more time outside with their friends</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Encouraging your child to play outside more often may help their short-sightedness progress less quickly.  In fact, spending two hours a day outside, especially when your child is very young, may even delay the onset of myopia. A recent <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5341622/">study</a> found that time spent outdoors between the ages of three and nine greatly reduced the incidence of myopia once the children reached the ages of ten to fifteen.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Although the exact reasons for this are not yet fully understood it seems that being outside in the natural light appears to protect against myopia. It is thought to be a combination of the brightness of the light and looking at objects at long distances. It may also be in some way related to exposure to UV light on the eye and the retina.\r\n
            \r\n
            Whatever the reason, playing outside with their friends has got to be a fun way to look after their eyes!\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Protect eyes from the sun</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            According to the <a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-sun-protection">World Health Organization</a> a significant part of your child’s exposure to UV is going to happen before they turn 18. But while we all know the importance of applying sunscreen to skin, eyes need to be protected too. UV damage increases the risk of sight-threatening conditions such as cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and even eye cancers later in life. Children are more at risk than adults as their pupils are bigger and their lenses let in 70% more UV. It is therefore really important  to take steps to protect your child’s eyes from the sun from an early age. Especially as children love being outside when it’s sunny, and adore being in the pool or down by the shore, where light reflects off the water making exposure higher.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Wear sunglasses</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Sunglasses that sit close to the eye and wrap around the head are the best option for your child as they provide most protection by blocking out more light. But make sure they carry a high level of UV protection. Low quality tinted lenses, without a UV filter, can do more damage than not wearing sunglasses at all, because they cause the pupil to dilate, letting in more light. A big floppy hat will also shade your child’s eyes, although we know it might not always be easy to keep it on them!\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Avoid the water when the sun is at its strongest</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            If your child is a water baby try to take them to the pool or seaside when UV radiation is least strong – the early morning or late afternoon – and limit their time in the water where it’s unlikely that sunglasses or a hat are going to stay on.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Make sure regular lenses have a UV filter</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Remember that the sun can cause damage all year round so if your child wears glasses make sure the lenses have a UV filter.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Encourage safer screen use</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            We know digital devices are an integral part of every child’s life these days but prolonged near vision activity may increase the onset of myopia. Try and encourage safer screen use in your child to reduce the risk. Some of it can even be fun!\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Keep screens 18 to 24 inches from eyes</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Encourage your child to keep an elbow-to-wrist distance between their devices and their eyes. You can help them do this by demonstrating how to do it yourself and getting them to copy you. First make a fist and then sit it  gently against your eyes. The distance from eye to  elbow is the distance your child should aim to view objects from.\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Follow the 20 – 20 – 20 rule</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            It’s also a good idea to encourage your child to  take regular breaks and glance up from the screen from time to time. The 20/20/20 rule is a good one to get them to follow. It’s very simple – every 20 minutes your child should look at a distance of 20 meters for 20 seconds. You could even set an alarm to remind them to do this. Following the 20/20/20 rule allows the eye muscles that turn in when reading to relax. It is strain and fatigue of these muscles that is thought to be one of the factors related to myopia progression.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Limit screen use before bedtime</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Try and make sure all digital devices are put away at least an hour before bedtime as the blue light screens emit can adversely affect natural sleep cycles and lack of sleep has been linked to the progression of myopia in <a href="https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/late-bedtime-linked-with-myopia">some studies</a>. Perhaps you could turn that hour into family time and read a story together instead!\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Schedule regular eye exams</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            The best thing you can do for your child’s eye health is to schedule regular eye exams with their eye care practitioner.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>See your eye care professional if any unusual symptoms develop</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            If your child exhibits any <strong>eye problem symptoms </strong>then visit your eyecare professional  as soon as possible so they can get to the root of the problem before it gets any worse.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Have an annual check up</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            A regular check up can discover undetected problems so that treatment can begin as soon as possible. It’s also an opportunity to check if your child’s equipment is up to date. If your child is diagnosed with myopia there are now options available that can slow the progression of the disease. SightGlass Vision’s Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology which can potentially control axial elongation (the scientific term for the elongation of the eyeball) and has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">demonstrated effectiveness</a> in children as young as six years old (1).\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            These are some of the main ways you can help prevent eye disease developing, or slow its progression. If your child has myopia and you would like to know more about our DOT lenses, contact us:\r\n
            \r\n
            —\r\n
            \r\n
            (1) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)
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          <h1><strong>The prevention of eye disease in children - 4 top tips</strong></h1>\r\n
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          We know the health of your child’s eyes is bound to be your number one priority and you’re going to want to do everything you can to protect it. The good news is that while some <strong>eye diseases</strong> such as myopia can be hereditary, there is plenty you can do to slow its progression. Even better news is that some <strong>eye problem symptoms</strong> can be avoided entirely if you follow a few simple steps. We have put together a list of the top 4 ways to help prevent <strong>eye health problems</strong> developing in your child and slow the progression of existing conditions.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2><strong>Encourage them to spend more time outside with their friends</strong></h2>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Encouraging your child to play outside more often may help their short-sightedness progress less quickly.  In fact, spending two hours a day outside, especially when your child is very young, may even delay the onset of myopia. A recent <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5341622/">study</a> found that time spent outdoors between the ages of three and nine greatly reduced the incidence of myopia once the children reached the ages of ten to fifteen.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Although the exact reasons for this are not yet fully understood it seems that being outside in the natural light appears to protect against myopia. It is thought to be a combination of the brightness of the light and looking at objects at long distances. It may also be in some way related to exposure to UV light on the eye and the retina.\r\n
          \r\n
          Whatever the reason, playing outside with their friends has got to be a fun way to look after their eyes!\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2><strong>Protect eyes from the sun</strong></h2>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          According to the <a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-sun-protection">World Health Organization</a> a significant part of your child’s exposure to UV is going to happen before they turn 18. But while we all know the importance of applying sunscreen to skin, eyes need to be protected too. UV damage increases the risk of sight-threatening conditions such as cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and even eye cancers later in life. Children are more at risk than adults as their pupils are bigger and their lenses let in 70% more UV. It is therefore really important  to take steps to protect your child’s eyes from the sun from an early age. Especially as children love being outside when it’s sunny, and adore being in the pool or down by the shore, where light reflects off the water making exposure higher.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3><strong>Wear sunglasses</strong></h3>\r\n
          Sunglasses that sit close to the eye and wrap around the head are the best option for your child as they provide most protection by blocking out more light. But make sure they carry a high level of UV protection. Low quality tinted lenses, without a UV filter, can do more damage than not wearing sunglasses at all, because they cause the pupil to dilate, letting in more light. A big floppy hat will also shade your child’s eyes, although we know it might not always be easy to keep it on them!\r\n
          <h3><strong>Avoid the water when the sun is at its strongest</strong></h3>\r\n
          If your child is a water baby try to take them to the pool or seaside when UV radiation is least strong – the early morning or late afternoon - and limit their time in the water where it’s unlikely that sunglasses or a hat are going to stay on.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3><strong>Make sure regular lenses have a UV filter</strong></h3>\r\n
          Remember that the sun can cause damage all year round so if your child wears glasses make sure the lenses have a UV filter.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2><strong>Encourage safer screen use</strong></h2>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          We know digital devices are an integral part of every child’s life these days but prolonged near vision activity may increase the onset of myopia. Try and encourage safer screen use in your child to reduce the risk. Some of it can even be fun!\r\n
          <h3><strong>Keep screens 18 to 24 inches from eyes</strong></h3>\r\n
          Encourage your child to keep an elbow-to-wrist distance between their devices and their eyes. You can help them do this by demonstrating how to do it yourself and getting them to copy you. First make a fist and then sit it  gently against your eyes. The distance from eye to  elbow is the distance your child should aim to view objects from.\r\n
          <h3><strong>Follow the 20 - 20 - 20 rule</strong></h3>\r\n
          It’s also a good idea to encourage your child to  take regular breaks and glance up from the screen from time to time. The 20/20/20 rule is a good one to get them to follow. It’s very simple - every 20 minutes your child should look at a distance of 20 meters for 20 seconds. You could even set an alarm to remind them to do this. Following the 20/20/20 rule allows the eye muscles that turn in when reading to relax. It is strain and fatigue of these muscles that is thought to be one of the factors related to myopia progression.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3><strong>Limit screen use before bedtime</strong></h3>\r\n
          Try and make sure all digital devices are put away at least an hour before bedtime as the blue light screens emit can adversely affect natural sleep cycles and lack of sleep has been linked to the progression of myopia in <a href="https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/late-bedtime-linked-with-myopia">some studies</a>. Perhaps you could turn that hour into family time and read a story together instead!\r\n
          <h2><strong>Schedule regular eye exams</strong></h2>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          The best thing you can do for your child’s eye health is to schedule regular eye exams with their eye care practitioner.\r\n
          \r\n
          <img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-821" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ECPLD2-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="683" />\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3><strong>See your eye care professional if any unusual symptoms develop</strong></h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          If your child exhibits any <strong>eye problem symptoms </strong>then visit your eyecare professional  as soon as possible so they can get to the root of the problem before it gets any worse.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3><strong>Have an annual check up</strong></h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          A regular check up can discover undetected problems so that treatment can begin as soon as possible. It’s also an opportunity to check if your child’s equipment is up to date. If your child is diagnosed with myopia there are now options available that can slow the progression of the disease. SightGlass Vision’s Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology which can potentially control axial elongation (the scientific term for the elongation of the eyeball) and has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">demonstrated effectiveness</a> in children as young as six years old (1).\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          These are some of the main ways you can help prevent eye disease developing, or slow its progression. If your child has myopia and you would like to know more about our DOT lenses, contact us:\r\n
          \r\n
          ---\r\n
          \r\n
          (1) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)
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          <strong>The prevention of eye disease in children – 4 top tips</strong>\r\n
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          We know the health of your child’s eyes is bound to be your number one priority and you’re going to want to do everything you can to protect it. The good news is that while some <strong>eye diseases</strong> such as myopia can be hereditary, there is plenty you can do to slow its progression. Even better news is that some <strong>eye problem symptoms</strong> can be avoided entirely if you follow a few simple steps. We have put together a list of the top 4 ways to help prevent <strong>eye health problems</strong> developing in your child and slow the progression of existing conditions.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Encourage them to spend more time outside with their friends</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Encouraging your child to play outside more often may help their short-sightedness progress less quickly.  In fact, spending two hours a day outside, especially when your child is very young, may even delay the onset of myopia. A recent <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5341622/">study</a> found that time spent outdoors between the ages of three and nine greatly reduced the incidence of myopia once the children reached the ages of ten to fifteen.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Although the exact reasons for this are not yet fully understood it seems that being outside in the natural light appears to protect against myopia. It is thought to be a combination of the brightness of the light and looking at objects at long distances. It may also be in some way related to exposure to UV light on the eye and the retina.\r\n
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          Whatever the reason, playing outside with their friends has got to be a fun way to look after their eyes!\r\n
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          <strong>Protect eyes from the sun</strong>\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          According to the <a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-sun-protection">World Health Organization</a> a significant part of your child’s exposure to UV is going to happen before they turn 18. But while we all know the importance of applying sunscreen to skin, eyes need to be protected too. UV damage increases the risk of sight-threatening conditions such as cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and even eye cancers later in life. Children are more at risk than adults as their pupils are bigger and their lenses let in 70% more UV. It is therefore really important  to take steps to protect your child’s eyes from the sun from an early age. Especially as children love being outside when it’s sunny, and adore being in the pool or down by the shore, where light reflects off the water making exposure higher.\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          <strong>Wear sunglasses</strong>\r\n
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          Sunglasses that sit close to the eye and wrap around the head are the best option for your child as they provide most protection by blocking out more light. But make sure they carry a high level of UV protection. Low quality tinted lenses, without a UV filter, can do more damage than not wearing sunglasses at all, because they cause the pupil to dilate, letting in more light. A big floppy hat will also shade your child’s eyes, although we know it might not always be easy to keep it on them!\r\n
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          <strong>Avoid the water when the sun is at its strongest</strong>\r\n
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          If your child is a water baby try to take them to the pool or seaside when UV radiation is least strong – the early morning or late afternoon – and limit their time in the water where it’s unlikely that sunglasses or a hat are going to stay on.\r\n
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          <strong>Make sure regular lenses have a UV filter</strong>\r\n
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          Remember that the sun can cause damage all year round so if your child wears glasses make sure the lenses have a UV filter.\r\n
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          <strong>Encourage safer screen use</strong>\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          We know digital devices are an integral part of every child’s life these days but prolonged near vision activity may increase the onset of myopia. Try and encourage safer screen use in your child to reduce the risk. Some of it can even be fun!\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Keep screens 18 to 24 inches from eyes</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Encourage your child to keep an elbow-to-wrist distance between their devices and their eyes. You can help them do this by demonstrating how to do it yourself and getting them to copy you. First make a fist and then sit it  gently against your eyes. The distance from eye to  elbow is the distance your child should aim to view objects from.\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Follow the 20 – 20 – 20 rule</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          It’s also a good idea to encourage your child to  take regular breaks and glance up from the screen from time to time. The 20/20/20 rule is a good one to get them to follow. It’s very simple – every 20 minutes your child should look at a distance of 20 meters for 20 seconds. You could even set an alarm to remind them to do this. Following the 20/20/20 rule allows the eye muscles that turn in when reading to relax. It is strain and fatigue of these muscles that is thought to be one of the factors related to myopia progression.\r\n
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          <strong>Limit screen use before bedtime</strong>\r\n
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          Try and make sure all digital devices are put away at least an hour before bedtime as the blue light screens emit can adversely affect natural sleep cycles and lack of sleep has been linked to the progression of myopia in <a href="https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/late-bedtime-linked-with-myopia">some studies</a>. Perhaps you could turn that hour into family time and read a story together instead!\r\n
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          <strong>Schedule regular eye exams</strong>\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          The best thing you can do for your child’s eye health is to schedule regular eye exams with their eye care practitioner.\r\n
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          <strong>See your eye care professional if any unusual symptoms develop</strong>\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          If your child exhibits any <strong>eye problem symptoms </strong>then visit your eyecare professional  as soon as possible so they can get to the root of the problem before it gets any worse.\r\n
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          <strong>Have an annual check up</strong>\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          A regular check up can discover undetected problems so that treatment can begin as soon as possible. It’s also an opportunity to check if your child’s equipment is up to date. If your child is diagnosed with myopia there are now options available that can slow the progression of the disease. SightGlass Vision’s Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology which can potentially control axial elongation (the scientific term for the elongation of the eyeball) and has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">demonstrated effectiveness</a> in children as young as six years old (1).\r\n
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          <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
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          These are some of the main ways you can help prevent eye disease developing, or slow its progression. If your child has myopia and you would like to know more about our DOT lenses, contact us:\r\n
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          —\r\n
          \r\n
          (1) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)
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            <strong>A guide to myopia management for your child</strong>\r\n
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            Cases of <strong>myopia in children</strong> are on the rise around the world. Although <strong>child myopia</strong> is often seen as a condition that can simply be corrected with glasses it can lead to complications later in life including retinal detachment, glaucoma and cataracts. The earlier your child is diagnosed the better, as it is now possible to slow the progression of myopia, as well as correct it. As soon as your child receives their <strong>myopia diagnosis,</strong> you’re going to want to begin a process of <strong>myopia management</strong> with the help of your child’s eyecare professional. This goes beyond the wearing of glasses and will involve managing your child’s environment – outdoor time, screen time (yes we know that’s going to be difficult!) and even bedtime. We have outlined some key advice below to help you manage your child’s myopia.\r\n
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            <strong>Myopia treatment options </strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            When your child has myopia, the first treatment option is to wear corrective glasses. The best thing you can do for your child is to choose the best lenses for them. Of course they may be worried about having to wear glasses, but there are ways to make them feel good about that too! We’ll show you how you can do that!\r\n
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            <strong>Choosing the best lenses</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            The best lenses are crucial when it comes to managing your child’s myopia, and as a parent you are obviously going to want to make the best choice for your child. You may well be offered lenses that simply help correct the condition, but it is now possible to help slow the progression of myopia. Ask your eyecare professional about Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, currently available only in certain markets. DOT lenses use a new and unique technology developed at SightGlass Vision, designed to reduce axial elongation (the scientific term for the elongation of the eyeball).\r\n
            \r\n
            DOT lenses work thanks to the thousands of micro dots which softly scatter light in order to  reduce contrast on the retina. They’re easy and comfortable to wear as they provide clear focus no matter the wearer’s direction of gaze or distance being looked at. A <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">study </a>has demonstrated effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old (1). Two in three kids had no meaningful myopia progression after one year (2). The earlier your child starts using DOT lenses, the more likely it can help slow the progression of your child’s myopia!\r\n
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            &nbsp;\r\n
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            <strong>Helping your child to feel good in their new glasses</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong> </strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Having to wear glasses can seem like a major change for your child. They may feel nervous or shy about having to wear them. However the more they wear them, the more effective they will be in slowing the progression of their myopia. DOT lenses in particular should ideally be worn for 12 hours a day.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do as a parent to put their mind at rest and help them feel great in their new glasses! Firstly, let your child pick the frames they like. They’re the ones who will wear the glasses, so it’s important they feel like it’s their choice!\r\n
            \r\n
            Give your child plenty of time to try on frames in a range of different styles and colors and give plenty of enthusiastic feedback about how great they look in them. Of course wearing glasses is not all about aesthetics, so explain all the benefits of wearing their new glasses. Maybe take your child to the cinema to show them how wearing glasses makes all their favorite activities so much clearer and better.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Your child’s environment</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Making subtle changes to your child’s environment  – their outdoor time, screen time and even bedtime –  can help to successfully manage their myopia. We’ve put together a list of key behaviors to try and encourage in your child.\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Limiting screen time</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Yes, we know this one will be difficult! No one is suggesting your child should stop using their computer completely – there’s no need for drastic measures!  But try and encourage them to take regular breaks and glance up from the screen from time to time. The 20/20/20 rule is a good one to get them to follow. Every 20 minutes, get them to look at a distance of 20 meters for 20 seconds.\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Not holding books and devices too close</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Of course it’s not just digital devices that can cause eye strain in your child. It’s a good idea to encourage them to keep an elbow-to-wrist distance between anything they are viewing up close and their eyes. You can help them do this by demonstrating how to do it yourself and getting them to copy you. It’s really very simple – you make a fist and then sit your fist gently against your eyes. The distance from eye to elbow is the distance your child should aim to view objects from.\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Spending more time outdoors</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Encouraging your child to play outside more often may help their short-sightedness progress less quickly.  In fact, spending two hours a day outside may even delay the onset of myopia. Being outside in the natural light appears to protect against myopia, although the exact reasons for this are not yet fully understood. It is thought to be a combination of the brightness of the light and looking at objects at long distances. It may also be in some way related to exposure to UV light on the eye and the retina. Of course being outside is also a great way to reduce screen time!\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Getting more sleep</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Although the exact reasons remain unclear, lack of sleep and late bedtimes have been linked to the progression of myopia in <a href="https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/late-bedtime-linked-with-myopia">some studies</a>. It is thought that sleeping late may go hand in hand with reading or being on digital devices in artificial lighting conditions in the evening. Encourage a regular bed time routine for your child and limit screen use before bed. Reading a story could be useful!\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
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            <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            As a parent there are many external factors you can manage in order to delay the onset of myopia. If treatment is necessary, your eye care professional will be able to guide you towards the best options for your child.\r\n
            \r\n
            DOT lenses might be the solution to help slow down the progression of their myopia. If you would like to know more about our lenses then contact our experts!\r\n
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            &nbsp;\r\n
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            —————\r\n
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            (1) No clinically meaningful change in refractive error means that there was less than a 0.25D increase in myopia from baseline as measured by cycloplegic autorefraction.(p&lt;0.0001).\r\n
            \r\n
            (2) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)
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          <h1><strong>A guide to myopia management for your child</strong></h1>\r\n
          Cases of <strong>myopia in children</strong> are on the rise around the world. Although <strong>child myopia</strong> is often seen as a condition that can simply be corrected with glasses it can lead to complications later in life including retinal detachment, glaucoma and cataracts. The earlier your child is diagnosed the better, as it is now possible to slow the progression of myopia, as well as correct it. As soon as your child receives their <strong>myopia diagnosis,</strong> you’re going to want to begin a process of <strong>myopia management</strong> with the help of your child’s eyecare professional. This goes beyond the wearing of glasses and will involve managing your child’s environment - outdoor time, screen time (yes we know that’s going to be difficult!) and even bedtime. We have outlined some key advice below to help you manage your child's myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2><strong>Myopia treatment options </strong></h2>\r\n
          When your child has myopia, the first treatment option is to wear corrective glasses. The best thing you can do for your child is to choose the best lenses for them. Of course they may be worried about having to wear glasses, but there are ways to make them feel good about that too! We’ll show you how you can do that!\r\n
          <h3><strong>Choosing the best lenses</strong></h3>\r\n
          The best lenses are crucial when it comes to managing your child’s myopia, and as a parent you are obviously going to want to make the best choice for your child. You may well be offered lenses that simply help correct the condition, but it is now possible to help slow the progression of myopia. Ask your eyecare professional about Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, currently available only in certain markets. DOT lenses use a new and unique technology developed at SightGlass Vision, designed to reduce axial elongation (the scientific term for the elongation of the eyeball).\r\n
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          \r\n
          DOT lenses work thanks to the thousands of micro dots which softly scatter light in order to  reduce contrast on the retina. They’re easy and comfortable to wear as they provide clear focus no matter the wearer's direction of gaze or distance being looked at. A <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">study </a>has demonstrated effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old (1). Two in three kids had no meaningful myopia progression after one year (2). The earlier your child starts using DOT lenses, the more likely it can help slow the progression of your child’s myopia!\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3><strong>Helping your child to feel good in their new glasses</strong></h3>\r\n
          <strong> </strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Having to wear glasses can seem like a major change for your child. They may feel nervous or shy about having to wear them. However the more they wear them, the more effective they will be in slowing the progression of their myopia. DOT lenses in particular should ideally be worn for 12 hours a day.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do as a parent to put their mind at rest and help them feel great in their new glasses! Firstly, let your child pick the frames they like. They’re the ones who will wear the glasses, so it’s important they feel like it’s their choice!\r\n
          \r\n
          Give your child plenty of time to try on frames in a range of different styles and colors and give plenty of enthusiastic feedback about how great they look in them. Of course wearing glasses is not all about aesthetics, so explain all the benefits of wearing their new glasses. Maybe take your child to the cinema to show them how wearing glasses makes all their favorite activities so much clearer and better.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2><strong>Your child’s environment</strong></h2>\r\n
          Making subtle changes to your child’s environment  – their outdoor time, screen time and even bedtime –  can help to successfully manage their myopia. We’ve put together a list of key behaviors to try and encourage in your child.\r\n
          <h3><strong>Limiting screen time</strong></h3>\r\n
          Yes, we know this one will be difficult! No one is suggesting your child should stop using their computer completely - there’s no need for drastic measures!  But try and encourage them to take regular breaks and glance up from the screen from time to time. The 20/20/20 rule is a good one to get them to follow. Every 20 minutes, get them to look at a distance of 20 meters for 20 seconds.\r\n
          <h3><strong>Not holding books and devices too close</strong></h3>\r\n
          Of course it’s not just digital devices that can cause eye strain in your child. It’s a good idea to encourage them to keep an elbow-to-wrist distance between anything they are viewing up close and their eyes. You can help them do this by demonstrating how to do it yourself and getting them to copy you. It’s really very simple - you make a fist and then sit your fist gently against your eyes. The distance from eye to elbow is the distance your child should aim to view objects from.\r\n
          <h3><strong>Spending more time outdoors</strong></h3>\r\n
          Encouraging your child to play outside more often may help their short-sightedness progress less quickly.  In fact, spending two hours a day outside may even delay the onset of myopia. Being outside in the natural light appears to protect against myopia, although the exact reasons for this are not yet fully understood. It is thought to be a combination of the brightness of the light and looking at objects at long distances. It may also be in some way related to exposure to UV light on the eye and the retina. Of course being outside is also a great way to reduce screen time!\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3><strong>Getting more sleep</strong></h3>\r\n
          Although the exact reasons remain unclear, lack of sleep and late bedtimes have been linked to the progression of myopia in <a href="https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/late-bedtime-linked-with-myopia">some studies</a>. It is thought that sleeping late may go hand in hand with reading or being on digital devices in artificial lighting conditions in the evening. Encourage a regular bed time routine for your child and limit screen use before bed. Reading a story could be useful!\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          As a parent there are many external factors you can manage in order to delay the onset of myopia. If treatment is necessary, your eye care professional will be able to guide you towards the best options for your child.\r\n
          \r\n
          DOT lenses might be the solution to help slow down the progression of their myopia. If you would like to know more about our lenses then contact our experts!\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          ---------------\r\n
          \r\n
          (1) No clinically meaningful change in refractive error means that there was less than a 0.25D increase in myopia from baseline as measured by cycloplegic autorefraction.(p&lt;0.0001).\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          (2) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)
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          <strong>A guide to myopia management for your child</strong>\r\n
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          Cases of <strong>myopia in children</strong> are on the rise around the world. Although <strong>child myopia</strong> is often seen as a condition that can simply be corrected with glasses it can lead to complications later in life including retinal detachment, glaucoma and cataracts. The earlier your child is diagnosed the better, as it is now possible to slow the progression of myopia, as well as correct it. As soon as your child receives their <strong>myopia diagnosis,</strong> you’re going to want to begin a process of <strong>myopia management</strong> with the help of your child’s eyecare professional. This goes beyond the wearing of glasses and will involve managing your child’s environment – outdoor time, screen time (yes we know that’s going to be difficult!) and even bedtime. We have outlined some key advice below to help you manage your child’s myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Myopia treatment options </strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          When your child has myopia, the first treatment option is to wear corrective glasses. The best thing you can do for your child is to choose the best lenses for them. Of course they may be worried about having to wear glasses, but there are ways to make them feel good about that too! We’ll show you how you can do that!\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Choosing the best lenses</strong>\r\n
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          The best lenses are crucial when it comes to managing your child’s myopia, and as a parent you are obviously going to want to make the best choice for your child. You may well be offered lenses that simply help correct the condition, but it is now possible to help slow the progression of myopia. Ask your eyecare professional about Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, currently available only in certain markets. DOT lenses use a new and unique technology developed at SightGlass Vision, designed to reduce axial elongation (the scientific term for the elongation of the eyeball).\r\n
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          DOT lenses work thanks to the thousands of micro dots which softly scatter light in order to  reduce contrast on the retina. They’re easy and comfortable to wear as they provide clear focus no matter the wearer’s direction of gaze or distance being looked at. A <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">study </a>has demonstrated effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old (1). Two in three kids had no meaningful myopia progression after one year (2). The earlier your child starts using DOT lenses, the more likely it can help slow the progression of your child’s myopia!\r\n
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          <strong>Helping your child to feel good in their new glasses</strong>\r\n
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          Having to wear glasses can seem like a major change for your child. They may feel nervous or shy about having to wear them. However the more they wear them, the more effective they will be in slowing the progression of their myopia. DOT lenses in particular should ideally be worn for 12 hours a day.\r\n
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          Give your child plenty of time to try on frames in a range of different styles and colors and give plenty of enthusiastic feedback about how great they look in them. Of course wearing glasses is not all about aesthetics, so explain all the benefits of wearing their new glasses. Maybe take your child to the cinema to show them how wearing glasses makes all their favorite activities so much clearer and better.\r\n
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          <strong>Your child’s environment</strong>\r\n
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          Making subtle changes to your child’s environment  – their outdoor time, screen time and even bedtime –  can help to successfully manage their myopia. We’ve put together a list of key behaviors to try and encourage in your child.\r\n
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          <strong>Limiting screen time</strong>\r\n
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          Yes, we know this one will be difficult! No one is suggesting your child should stop using their computer completely – there’s no need for drastic measures!  But try and encourage them to take regular breaks and glance up from the screen from time to time. The 20/20/20 rule is a good one to get them to follow. Every 20 minutes, get them to look at a distance of 20 meters for 20 seconds.\r\n
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          <strong>Not holding books and devices too close</strong>\r\n
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          Of course it’s not just digital devices that can cause eye strain in your child. It’s a good idea to encourage them to keep an elbow-to-wrist distance between anything they are viewing up close and their eyes. You can help them do this by demonstrating how to do it yourself and getting them to copy you. It’s really very simple – you make a fist and then sit your fist gently against your eyes. The distance from eye to elbow is the distance your child should aim to view objects from.\r\n
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          <strong>Spending more time outdoors</strong>\r\n
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          Encouraging your child to play outside more often may help their short-sightedness progress less quickly.  In fact, spending two hours a day outside may even delay the onset of myopia. Being outside in the natural light appears to protect against myopia, although the exact reasons for this are not yet fully understood. It is thought to be a combination of the brightness of the light and looking at objects at long distances. It may also be in some way related to exposure to UV light on the eye and the retina. Of course being outside is also a great way to reduce screen time!\r\n
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          Although the exact reasons remain unclear, lack of sleep and late bedtimes have been linked to the progression of myopia in <a href="https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/late-bedtime-linked-with-myopia">some studies</a>. It is thought that sleeping late may go hand in hand with reading or being on digital devices in artificial lighting conditions in the evening. Encourage a regular bed time routine for your child and limit screen use before bed. Reading a story could be useful!\r\n
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          As a parent there are many external factors you can manage in order to delay the onset of myopia. If treatment is necessary, your eye care professional will be able to guide you towards the best options for your child.\r\n
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      What is myopia?\r\n
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      <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/all-about-myopia/">Myopia, or near–</a>sightedness, is a condition that occurs when the light coming into an eye doesn’t focus on the retina, but in front of it, making distant objects appear blurry while close objects can be seen clearly. The condition generally starts between the ages of 6 and 13 years but it can also develop in very young children. For most children it is a minor inconvenience that can be corrected with glasses. However, the worse the myopia becomes the greater the risk of serious eye conditions such as retinal detachment, glaucoma and the early development of cataracts, making it one of the leading causes of visual impairment and\r\n
      blindness.\r\n
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      The earlier the condition can be detected, the better for your child as there are now spectacle lenses available in certain markets that can slow the progression of myopia. <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™ (</a>DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology from SightGlass Vision designed to reduce axial elongation. A<a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/08/31/bjo-2021-321005"> study</a> has demonstrated effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old¹. The earlier your child uses DOT lenses, the more effective they are in potentially slowing the progression of your child’s myopia!\r\n
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      What are the symptoms of myopia?\r\n
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      If your child is nearsighted, he may have difficulty reading words or seeing from a distance such as the whiteboard at school. You may notice them sitting close to the TV or computer, or holding their mobile phone or tablet close to their face. Other <strong>nearsighted symptoms</strong> to watch out for include your child complaining of headaches, tired eyes, squinting, or regularly rubbing their eyes.\r\n
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      What is Hyperopia/Hypermetropia?\r\n
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      Hyperopia or hypermetropia, more commonly known as far–sightedness, affects the ability to see nearby objects. The condition occurs when the eye focuses light behind the retina because the eyeball is too short.\r\n
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      What are the symptoms of Hyperopia?\r\n
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      Far–sightedness could affect your child in a number of different ways. You may notice them squinting to see clearly, or having tired, strained eyes after activities that involve focusing on near objects such as reading, writing or working on their computer. Your child may also complain of headaches. Children who are far–sighted often do not have obvious issues with their vision at first. But if left untreated it can lead to problems such as a lazy eye.\r\n
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      What is astigmatism?\r\n
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      Astigmatism means the eye is more oval shaped than round which causes light to be focused at more than one place in the eye. It’s likely that if a child has astigmatism they will be far or near–sighted too.\r\n
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      What are the symptoms of astigmatism?\r\n
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      If your child has astigmatism then objects can appear blurry at all distances. The condition might make it difficult for your child to focus on objects properly, and even to read, and you may notice them complaining of fuzzy vision or holding objects close to their face to look at them. They might also complain of headaches and eye strain.\r\n
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      What is strabismus?\r\n
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      Strabismus, more commonly known as a squint or crossed eyes, is when the two eyes do not line up with each other. One eye may look straight ahead while the other turns in, out, up or down.\r\n
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      How can I tell if my child has strabismus?\r\n
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      With newborns and very young babies, some misalignment is normal as their eyes are still learning to focus on individual objects. However, if you notice that your child still has a squint after the age of<a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/squint/#:~:text=It%27s%20important%20not%20to%20ignore,persistent%20blurred%20or%20double%20vision"> three months</a>, it is a good idea to have them checked over by an eye care professional.\r\n
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      Strabismus won’t go away on its own but there are a range of treatment options that you can discuss with your child’s eye care professional\r\n
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      What is amblyopia?\r\n
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      Amblyopia, known commonly as a lazy eye, is a childhood sight disorder which is caused by the brain failing to fully process input from one eye and favoring the other eye as a result. As it tends to only affect one eye, it means the child will come to rely on the eye with which they can see more clearly.\r\n
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      What are the symptoms of amblyopia?\r\n
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      A lazy eye can often be difficult to detect as in general it doesn’t cause symptoms. Very young children may well not notice that they have a problem with their vision, and even if they do, may struggle to explain the symptoms. Older children may complain about vision problems with one eye. You can also notice them struggling with activities such as reading, writing or drawing.\r\n
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      What is chalazion?\r\n
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      A chalazion is a small swelling of the eyelid which can often be confused with a stye (an inflamed oil gland on the edge of the eye which looks like a red lump) in its early stages. It occurs when the glands in either the upper or lower eyelid become blocked.\r\n
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      If your child has a chalazion you will notice a swollen lump on their eyelid and they may complain of discomfort. Depending on the position and size of the chalazion, it might interfere with your child’s vision, particularly if it’s near the center of the eyelid’s edge.\r\n
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      Usually you can treat this with warm compresses, but if the lump is still there after 3 – 4 months you should take your child to an eye care professional to discuss having it removed.\r\n
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      What is conjunctivitis?\r\n
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      Conjunctivitis is one of the most common eye conditions. It affects all ages but children tend to contract it more frequently as it’s contagious and, as all parents will know, children tend to spread germs and bacteria amongst themselves more often than adults do.\r\n
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      What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis?\r\n
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      Conjunctivitis usually affects both eyes and makes them inflamed, red and irritated. They may also produce discharge which sticks to the lashes. Conjunctivitis can go away on its own, but as it’s highly contagious it would be a good idea to visit your eye care professional to confirm if your child does indeed have the condition so you can keep them away from their friends for a little while. Your eye care professional would also be able to rule out anything more serious and prescribe the appropriate eye drops.\r\n
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      What is double vision?\r\n
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      As the name suggests, double vision is when a person sees two separate images of the same object in front of them with both eyes.\r\n
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      Double vision is usually caused by strabismus and causes two identical images to appear next to, above or below, each other. If you notice that your child is having trouble with their depth perception, or if they’re frequently missing objects that they try to grab hold of, then it would be a good idea to get their eyes checked.\r\n
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      The condition is generally caused by weakness in the muscle which holds the eyelid up. Children can either be born with the condition or develop it later in childhood. If the eyelid droops enough to impede vision, it can cause amblyopia to develop. This is because the brain has to rely less on that eye and start using the stronger eye instead. If the eyelid droops very low then your child may need surgery to raise it in order to preserve vision in that eye.\r\n
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      To sum it all up, if you’re in any doubt at all about your child’s eye health, then see your eye care professional for an eye exam, as soon as possible!\r\n
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    <h2 class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid14" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is myopia?</span></span></h2>\r\n
    <div class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid16" class="markedContent"><a href="http://sgv.disko.love/all-about-myopia/"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Myopia, or near</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span></a><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sightedness, i</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">s a condition that occurs when the light coming into an eye </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">doesn’t focus on the retina, but in front of it, making distant objects appear blurry while close </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">objects can be seen clearly. The condition generally starts between the ages of 6 and 13 </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">years but</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">it can also develop in very young children. For most children it is a minor </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">inconvenience that can be corrected with glasses. However, the worse the myopia becomes </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">the greater the risk of serious eye conditions such as retinal detachment, glaucoma and the </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">early development of cataracts, making it one of the leading causes of visual impairment and</span><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">blindness.</span></span></div>\r\n
    <div class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid17" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page3R_mcid18" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">The earlier the condition can be detected, the better for your child as there are now </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">spectacle lenses available in certain markets that can slow the</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">progression of myopia. </span><a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Diffusion Optics Technology</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">™</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">(</span></a><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology from </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">SightGlass Vision designed to reduce axial elongation. A</span></span><a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/08/31/bjo-2021-321005"><span id="page3R_mcid19" class="markedContent"> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">study</span></span></a><span id="page3R_mcid20" class="markedContent"> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">has demons</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">trated </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old¹</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">. The earlier your child uses DOT lenses, </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">the more effective they are in potentially slowing the progression of your child’s myopia!</span></span></div>\r\n
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    <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid5" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Hyperopia or hypermetropia, more commonly known as far</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sightedness, affects the ab</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ility to </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">see nearby objects. The condition occurs when the eye focuses light behind the retina </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">because the eyeball is too short.</span></span></div>\r\n
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    <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid12" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Far</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sightedness could affect your child in a number of different ways. You may notice them </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">squinting to see clearly, or having tired, strained eyes after activities that involve focusing on </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">near objects such as reading, writing or working on their computer</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">. Your child may also </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">complain of headaches. Children who are far</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sighted often do not have obvious issues with </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">their vision at first. But if left untreated it can lead to problems such as a lazy eye.</span></span></div>\r\n
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    <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Astigmatism means the eye is</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">more oval shaped than round which causes light to be </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">focused at more than one place in the eye. It’s likely that if a child has astigmatism they will </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">be far or near</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sighted too.</span>\r\n
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    <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid28" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Strabismus,</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">more commonly known as a squint or crossed eyes, is when the two eyes do </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">not line up with each other. One eye may look straight ahead while the other turns in, out, up </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">or down.</span></span></div>\r\n
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    <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid34" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">With newborns and very young</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">babies, some misalignment is normal as their eyes are still </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">learning to focus on individual objects. However, if you notice that your child still has a squint </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">after the age of</span></span><a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/squint/#:~:text=It%27s%20important%20not%20to%20ignore,persistent%20blurred%20or%20double%20vision"><span id="page22R_mcid35" class="markedContent"> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">three months</span></span></a><span id="page22R_mcid36" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">, it is a good idea to have them checked over by an eye care </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">professional.</span></span><span id="page22R_mcid37" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page22R_mcid38" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page22R_mcid39" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page22R_mcid40" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /></span></div>\r\n
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    <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid40" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Strabismus won’t go away on its own but there are a range of treatment options that you can </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">d</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">iscuss with your child’s eye care professional</span></span></div>\r\n
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    <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid0" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid1" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Amblyopia, known commonly as a lazy eye, is a childhood sight disorder which is caused by </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">the brain failing to fully process input from one eye and favoring the other eye as a result.</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">As </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">it tends to only affect one eye, it means the child will come to rely on the eye with which they </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">can see more clearly.</span></span></div>\r\n
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    <h3><span id="page25R_mcid3" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of amblyopia?</span></span></h3>\r\n
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    <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid5" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">A lazy eye can often be difficult to detect as in general it doesn’t cause symptoms. Very </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">you</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ng children may well not notice that they have a problem with their vision, and even if </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">they do, may struggle to explain the symptoms. Older children may complain about vision </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">problems with one eye. You can also notice them struggling with activities such</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">as reading, </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">writing or drawing.</span></span></div>\r\n
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    <h2><span id="page25R_mcid6" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid7" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid8" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid9" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is chalazion?</span></span></h2>\r\n
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    <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid11" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">A chalazion is a small swelling of the eyelid which can often be confused with a stye (an </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">inflamed oil gland on the edge of the eye which looks like a red lump) in its early stages. It </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">occurs when the</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">glands in either the upper or lower eyelid become blocked.</span></span></div>\r\n
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    <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid15" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">If your child has a chalazion you will notice a swollen lump on their eyelid and they may </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">complain of discomfort. Depending on the position and size of the chalazion, it might </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">interfere with your child’s vision, particularly if it’s near the center of the</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">eyelid’s edge.</span></span></div>\r\n
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    <h2 class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid18" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid19" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid20" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid21" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is conjunctivitis?</span></span></h2>\r\n
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    <h3 class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid24" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid25" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis?</span></span></h3>\r\n
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    <h2 class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid28" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid29" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid30" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid31" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is double vision?</span></span></h2>\r\n
    <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid33" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">As the name suggests, double vision is when a person sees two separate images of the </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">same object in front of them with both eyes.</span></span></div>\r\n
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    What is myopia?\r\n
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    <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/all-about-myopia/">Myopia, or near–</a>sightedness, is a condition that occurs when the light coming into an eye doesn’t focus on the retina, but in front of it, making distant objects appear blurry while close objects can be seen clearly. The condition generally starts between the ages of 6 and 13 years but it can also develop in very young children. For most children it is a minor inconvenience that can be corrected with glasses. However, the worse the myopia becomes the greater the risk of serious eye conditions such as retinal detachment, glaucoma and the early development of cataracts, making it one of the leading causes of visual impairment and\r\n
    blindness.\r\n
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    The earlier the condition can be detected, the better for your child as there are now spectacle lenses available in certain markets that can slow the progression of myopia. <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™ (</a>DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology from SightGlass Vision designed to reduce axial elongation. A<a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/08/31/bjo-2021-321005"> study</a> has demonstrated effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old¹. The earlier your child uses DOT lenses, the more effective they are in potentially slowing the progression of your child’s myopia!\r\n
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    What are the symptoms of myopia?\r\n
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    If your child is nearsighted, he may have difficulty reading words or seeing from a distance such as the whiteboard at school. You may notice them sitting close to the TV or computer, or holding their mobile phone or tablet close to their face. Other <strong>nearsighted symptoms</strong> to watch out for include your child complaining of headaches, tired eyes, squinting, or regularly rubbing their eyes.\r\n
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    What is Hyperopia/Hypermetropia?\r\n
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    Hyperopia or hypermetropia, more commonly known as far–sightedness, affects the ability to see nearby objects. The condition occurs when the eye focuses light behind the retina because the eyeball is too short.\r\n
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    What are the symptoms of Hyperopia?\r\n
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    Far–sightedness could affect your child in a number of different ways. You may notice them squinting to see clearly, or having tired, strained eyes after activities that involve focusing on near objects such as reading, writing or working on their computer. Your child may also complain of headaches. Children who are far–sighted often do not have obvious issues with their vision at first. But if left untreated it can lead to problems such as a lazy eye.\r\n
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    What is astigmatism?\r\n
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    Astigmatism means the eye is more oval shaped than round which causes light to be focused at more than one place in the eye. It’s likely that if a child has astigmatism they will be far or near–sighted too.\r\n
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    What are the symptoms of astigmatism?\r\n
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    If your child has astigmatism then objects can appear blurry at all distances. The condition might make it difficult for your child to focus on objects properly, and even to read, and you may notice them complaining of fuzzy vision or holding objects close to their face to look at them. They might also complain of headaches and eye strain.\r\n
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    What is strabismus?\r\n
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    Strabismus, more commonly known as a squint or crossed eyes, is when the two eyes do not line up with each other. One eye may look straight ahead while the other turns in, out, up or down.\r\n
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    How can I tell if my child has strabismus?\r\n
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    With newborns and very young babies, some misalignment is normal as their eyes are still learning to focus on individual objects. However, if you notice that your child still has a squint after the age of<a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/squint/#:~:text=It%27s%20important%20not%20to%20ignore,persistent%20blurred%20or%20double%20vision"> three months</a>, it is a good idea to have them checked over by an eye care professional.\r\n
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    Strabismus won’t go away on its own but there are a range of treatment options that you can discuss with your child’s eye care professional\r\n
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    What is amblyopia?\r\n
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    Amblyopia, known commonly as a lazy eye, is a childhood sight disorder which is caused by the brain failing to fully process input from one eye and favoring the other eye as a result. As it tends to only affect one eye, it means the child will come to rely on the eye with which they can see more clearly.\r\n
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    What are the symptoms of amblyopia?\r\n
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    A lazy eye can often be difficult to detect as in general it doesn’t cause symptoms. Very young children may well not notice that they have a problem with their vision, and even if they do, may struggle to explain the symptoms. Older children may complain about vision problems with one eye. You can also notice them struggling with activities such as reading, writing or drawing.\r\n
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    What is chalazion?\r\n
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    A chalazion is a small swelling of the eyelid which can often be confused with a stye (an inflamed oil gland on the edge of the eye which looks like a red lump) in its early stages. It occurs when the glands in either the upper or lower eyelid become blocked.\r\n
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    What are the symptoms of chalazion?\r\n
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    If your child has a chalazion you will notice a swollen lump on their eyelid and they may complain of discomfort. Depending on the position and size of the chalazion, it might interfere with your child’s vision, particularly if it’s near the center of the eyelid’s edge.\r\n
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    Usually you can treat this with warm compresses, but if the lump is still there after 3 – 4 months you should take your child to an eye care professional to discuss having it removed.\r\n
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    What is conjunctivitis?\r\n
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    Conjunctivitis is one of the most common eye conditions. It affects all ages but children tend to contract it more frequently as it’s contagious and, as all parents will know, children tend to spread germs and bacteria amongst themselves more often than adults do.\r\n
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    What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis?\r\n
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    Conjunctivitis usually affects both eyes and makes them inflamed, red and irritated. They may also produce discharge which sticks to the lashes. Conjunctivitis can go away on its own, but as it’s highly contagious it would be a good idea to visit your eye care professional to confirm if your child does indeed have the condition so you can keep them away from their friends for a little while. Your eye care professional would also be able to rule out anything more serious and prescribe the appropriate eye drops.\r\n
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    What is double vision?\r\n
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    As the name suggests, double vision is when a person sees two separate images of the same object in front of them with both eyes.\r\n
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    What causes it?\r\n
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    Double vision is usually caused by strabismus and causes two identical images to appear next to, above or below, each other. If you notice that your child is having trouble with their depth perception, or if they’re frequently missing objects that they try to grab hold of, then it would be a good idea to get their eyes checked.\r\n
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    What is ptosis?\r\n
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    Ptosis is a drooping of the upper eyelid which can restrict or block vision in that eye.\r\n
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    What causes it?\r\n
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    The condition is generally caused by weakness in the muscle which holds the eyelid up. Children can either be born with the condition or develop it later in childhood. If the eyelid droops enough to impede vision, it can cause amblyopia to develop. This is because the brain has to rely less on that eye and start using the stronger eye instead. If the eyelid droops very low then your child may need surgery to raise it in order to preserve vision in that eye.\r\n
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    <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
    To sum it all up, if you’re in any doubt at all about your child’s eye health, then see your eye care professional for an eye exam, as soon as possible!\r\n
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            <div id="bp-page-1" class="page" role="region" data-page-number="1" aria-label="Page 1" data-loaded="true">\r\n
            <h2 class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid14" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is myopia?</span></span></h2>\r\n
            <div class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid16" class="markedContent"><a href="http://sgv.disko.love/all-about-myopia/"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Myopia, or near</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span></a><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sightedness, i</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">s a condition that occurs when the light coming into an eye </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">doesn’t focus on the retina, but in front of it, making distant objects appear blurry while close </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">objects can be seen clearly. The condition generally starts between the ages of 6 and 13 </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">years but</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">it can also develop in very young children. For most children it is a minor </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">inconvenience that can be corrected with glasses. However, the worse the myopia becomes </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">the greater the risk of serious eye conditions such as retinal detachment, glaucoma and the </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">early development of cataracts, making it one of the leading causes of visual impairment and</span><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">blindness.</span></span></div>\r\n
            <div class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid17" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page3R_mcid18" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">The earlier the condition can be detected, the better for your child as there are now </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">spectacle lenses available in certain markets that can slow the</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">progression of myopia. </span><a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Diffusion Optics Technology</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">™</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">(</span></a><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology from </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">SightGlass Vision designed to reduce axial elongation. A</span></span><a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/08/31/bjo-2021-321005"><span id="page3R_mcid19" class="markedContent"> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">study</span></span></a><span id="page3R_mcid20" class="markedContent"> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">has demons</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">trated </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old¹</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">. The earlier your child uses DOT lenses, </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">the more effective they are in potentially slowing the progression of your child’s myopia!</span></span></div>\r\n
            <div><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-824" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ECPLD5-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="683" /></div>\r\n
            <h3 class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid21" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page3R_mcid22" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of myopia?</span></span></h3>\r\n
            <p class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid23" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page3R_mcid24" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page3R_mcid25" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">If your child is nearsighted</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">,</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">he may have</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">difficulty reading</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">words or seeing from a distance </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">such as the whiteboard at school. You may notice them sitting close to the TV or computer, </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">or holding their mobile phone or tablet close to their face.</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Other</span> <strong><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">nears</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ighted symptoms</span></strong> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">to </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">watch out for include</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">your child complaining of headaches, tired eyes, squinting, or regularly </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">rubbing their eyes.</span></span><span id="page3R_mcid26" class="markedContent"></span></p>\r\n
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            <h2><span id="page22R_mcid0" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page22R_mcid2" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is Hyperopia/Hypermetropia?</span></span></h2>\r\n
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            <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid5" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Hyperopia or hypermetropia, more commonly known as far</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sightedness, affects the ab</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ility to </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">see nearby objects. The condition occurs when the eye focuses light behind the retina </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">because the eyeball is too short.</span></span></div>\r\n
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            <h3><span id="page22R_mcid9" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of Hyperopia?</span></span></h3>\r\n
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            <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid12" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Far</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sightedness could affect your child in a number of different ways. You may notice them </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">squinting to see clearly, or having tired, strained eyes after activities that involve focusing on </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">near objects such as reading, writing or working on their computer</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">. Your child may also </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">complain of headaches. Children who are far</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sighted often do not have obvious issues with </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">their vision at first. But if left untreated it can lead to problems such as a lazy eye.</span></span></div>\r\n
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            <h2><span id="page22R_mcid16" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is astigmatism?</span></span></h2>\r\n
            <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Astigmatism means the eye is</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">more oval shaped than round which causes light to be </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">focused at more than one place in the eye. It’s likely that if a child has astigmatism they will </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">be far or near</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sighted too.</span>\r\n
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            <h3><span id="page22R_mcid20" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of astigmatism?</span></span></h3>\r\n
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            <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid22" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">If your child has astigmatism then</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">objects can appear blurry at all distances. The condition </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">might make it difficult for your child to focus on objects properly, and even to read, and you </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">may notice them complaining of fuzzy vision or holding objects close to their face to look at </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">them. Th</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ey might also complain of headaches and eye strain.</span></span></div>\r\n
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            <h2><span id="page22R_mcid25" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is strabismus?</span></span></h2>\r\n
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            <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid28" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Strabismus,</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">more commonly known as a squint or crossed eyes, is when the two eyes do </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">not line up with each other. One eye may look straight ahead while the other turns in, out, up </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">or down.</span></span></div>\r\n
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            <h3><span id="page22R_mcid31" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">How can I tell if my child has strabismus?</span></span></h3>\r\n
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            <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid34" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">With newborns and very young</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">babies, some misalignment is normal as their eyes are still </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">learning to focus on individual objects. However, if you notice that your child still has a squint </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">after the age of</span></span><a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/squint/#:~:text=It%27s%20important%20not%20to%20ignore,persistent%20blurred%20or%20double%20vision"><span id="page22R_mcid35" class="markedContent"> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">three months</span></span></a><span id="page22R_mcid36" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">, it is a good idea to have them checked over by an eye care </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">professional.</span></span><span id="page22R_mcid37" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page22R_mcid38" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page22R_mcid39" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page22R_mcid40" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /></span></div>\r\n
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            <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid40" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Strabismus won’t go away on its own but there are a range of treatment options that you can </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">d</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">iscuss with your child’s eye care professional</span></span></div>\r\n
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            <h2><span id="page22R_mcid42" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is amblyopia?</span></span></h2>\r\n
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            <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid0" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid1" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Amblyopia, known commonly as a lazy eye, is a childhood sight disorder which is caused by </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">the brain failing to fully process input from one eye and favoring the other eye as a result.</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">As </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">it tends to only affect one eye, it means the child will come to rely on the eye with which they </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">can see more clearly.</span></span></div>\r\n
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            <h3><span id="page25R_mcid3" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of amblyopia?</span></span></h3>\r\n
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            <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid5" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">A lazy eye can often be difficult to detect as in general it doesn’t cause symptoms. Very </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">you</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ng children may well not notice that they have a problem with their vision, and even if </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">they do, may struggle to explain the symptoms. Older children may complain about vision </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">problems with one eye. You can also notice them struggling with activities such</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">as reading, </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">writing or drawing.</span></span></div>\r\n
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            <h2><span id="page25R_mcid6" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid7" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid8" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid9" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is chalazion?</span></span></h2>\r\n
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            <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid11" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">A chalazion is a small swelling of the eyelid which can often be confused with a stye (an </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">inflamed oil gland on the edge of the eye which looks like a red lump) in its early stages. It </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">occurs when the</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">glands in either the upper or lower eyelid become blocked.</span></span></div>\r\n
            <h3 class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid13" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of chalazion?</span></span></h3>\r\n
            <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid15" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">If your child has a chalazion you will notice a swollen lump on their eyelid and they may </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">complain of discomfort. Depending on the position and size of the chalazion, it might </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">interfere with your child’s vision, particularly if it’s near the center of the</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">eyelid’s edge.</span></span></div>\r\n
            <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid17" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Usually you can treat this with warm compresses, but if the lump is still there after 3</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">4 </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">months you should take your child to an eye care professional to discuss having it removed.</span></span></div>\r\n
            <h2 class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid18" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid19" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid20" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid21" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is conjunctivitis?</span></span></h2>\r\n
            <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid23" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Conjunctivitis is one of t</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">he most common eye conditions. It affects all ages but children tend </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">to contract it more frequently as it’s contagious and, as all parents will know, children tend to </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">spread germs and bacteria amongst themselves more often than adults do.</span></span></div>\r\n
            <h3 class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid24" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid25" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis?</span></span></h3>\r\n
            <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid27" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Conjunctivitis usually affects both eyes and makes them inflamed, red and irritated. They </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">may also produce discharge which sticks to the lashes. Conjunctivitis can go away on its </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">own, but as it’s highly contag</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ious it would be a good idea to visit your eye care professional </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">to confirm if your child does indeed have the condition so you can keep them away from their </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">friends for a little while. Your eye care professional would also be able to rule out anything </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">mor</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">e serious and prescribe the appropriate eye drops.</span></span></div>\r\n
            <h2 class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid28" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid29" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid30" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid31" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is double vision?</span></span></h2>\r\n
            <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid33" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">As the name suggests, double vision is when a person sees two separate images of the </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">same object in front of them with both eyes.</span></span></div>\r\n
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            <h3 class="textLayer"><span id="page27R_mcid0" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page27R_mcid1" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What causes it?</span></span></h3>\r\n
            <p class="textLayer"><span id="page27R_mcid3" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Double vision is usually</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">caused by strabismus and causes two identical images to appear </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">next to, above or below, each other. If you notice that your child is having trouble with their </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">depth perception, or if they’re frequently missing objects that they try to grab hold of, then i</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">t </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">would be a good idea to get their eyes checked.</span></span></p>\r\n
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            <h2 class="textLayer"><span id="page27R_mcid7" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is ptosis?</span></span></h2>\r\n
            <p class="textLayer"><span id="page27R_mcid9" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Ptosis is a drooping of the upper eyelid which can restrict or block vision in that eye.</span></span></p>\r\n
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            <h3 class="textLayer"><span id="page27R_mcid11" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What causes it?</span></span></h3>\r\n
            <p class="textLayer"><span id="page27R_mcid13" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">The condition is generally caused by weakness in the muscle which holds t</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">he eyelid up. </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Children can either be born with the condition or develop it later in childhood. If the eyelid </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">droops enough to impede vision, it can cause amblyopia to develop. This is because the </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">brain has to rely less on that eye and start using the stron</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ger eye instead. If the eyelid </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">droops very low then your child may need surgery to raise it in order to preserve vision in </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">that eye.</span></span></p>\r\n
            <p class="textLayer"><strong><span id="page27R_mcid16" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Conclusion</span></span></strong><span id="page27R_mcid17" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page27R_mcid18" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">To sum it all up, if you’re in any doubt at all about your child’s eye health, then see your eye </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">care professi</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">onal for an eye exam, as soon as possible!</span></span></p>\r\n
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            <span id="page27R_mcid19" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page27R_mcid21" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">1. Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas</span><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">month results of a randomised</span><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">controlled, effi</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">cacy and safety study (CYPRESS)</span></span>\r\n
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              What is myopia?\r\n
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              <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/all-about-myopia/">Myopia, or near–</a>sightedness, is a condition that occurs when the light coming into an eye doesn’t focus on the retina, but in front of it, making distant objects appear blurry while close objects can be seen clearly. The condition generally starts between the ages of 6 and 13 years but it can also develop in very young children. For most children it is a minor inconvenience that can be corrected with glasses. However, the worse the myopia becomes the greater the risk of serious eye conditions such as retinal detachment, glaucoma and the early development of cataracts, making it one of the leading causes of visual impairment and\r\n
              blindness.\r\n
              \r\n
              The earlier the condition can be detected, the better for your child as there are now spectacle lenses available in certain markets that can slow the progression of myopia. <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™ (</a>DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology from SightGlass Vision designed to reduce axial elongation. A<a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/08/31/bjo-2021-321005"> study</a> has demonstrated effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old¹. The earlier your child uses DOT lenses, the more effective they are in potentially slowing the progression of your child’s myopia!\r\n
              \r\n
              What are the symptoms of myopia?\r\n
              \r\n
              If your child is nearsighted, he may have difficulty reading words or seeing from a distance such as the whiteboard at school. You may notice them sitting close to the TV or computer, or holding their mobile phone or tablet close to their face. Other <strong>nearsighted symptoms</strong> to watch out for include your child complaining of headaches, tired eyes, squinting, or regularly rubbing their eyes.\r\n
              \r\n
              What is Hyperopia/Hypermetropia?\r\n
              \r\n
              Hyperopia or hypermetropia, more commonly known as far–sightedness, affects the ability to see nearby objects. The condition occurs when the eye focuses light behind the retina because the eyeball is too short.\r\n
              \r\n
              What are the symptoms of Hyperopia?\r\n
              \r\n
              Far–sightedness could affect your child in a number of different ways. You may notice them squinting to see clearly, or having tired, strained eyes after activities that involve focusing on near objects such as reading, writing or working on their computer. Your child may also complain of headaches. Children who are far–sighted often do not have obvious issues with their vision at first. But if left untreated it can lead to problems such as a lazy eye.\r\n
              \r\n
              What is astigmatism?\r\n
              \r\n
              Astigmatism means the eye is more oval shaped than round which causes light to be focused at more than one place in the eye. It’s likely that if a child has astigmatism they will be far or near–sighted too.\r\n
              \r\n
              What are the symptoms of astigmatism?\r\n
              \r\n
              If your child has astigmatism then objects can appear blurry at all distances. The condition might make it difficult for your child to focus on objects properly, and even to read, and you may notice them complaining of fuzzy vision or holding objects close to their face to look at them. They might also complain of headaches and eye strain.\r\n
              \r\n
              What is strabismus?\r\n
              \r\n
              Strabismus, more commonly known as a squint or crossed eyes, is when the two eyes do not line up with each other. One eye may look straight ahead while the other turns in, out, up or down.\r\n
              \r\n
              How can I tell if my child has strabismus?\r\n
              \r\n
              With newborns and very young babies, some misalignment is normal as their eyes are still learning to focus on individual objects. However, if you notice that your child still has a squint after the age of<a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/squint/#:~:text=It%27s%20important%20not%20to%20ignore,persistent%20blurred%20or%20double%20vision"> three months</a>, it is a good idea to have them checked over by an eye care professional.\r\n
              \r\n
              Strabismus won’t go away on its own but there are a range of treatment options that you can discuss with your child’s eye care professional\r\n
              \r\n
              What is amblyopia?\r\n
              \r\n
              Amblyopia, known commonly as a lazy eye, is a childhood sight disorder which is caused by the brain failing to fully process input from one eye and favoring the other eye as a result. As it tends to only affect one eye, it means the child will come to rely on the eye with which they can see more clearly.\r\n
              \r\n
              What are the symptoms of amblyopia?\r\n
              \r\n
              A lazy eye can often be difficult to detect as in general it doesn’t cause symptoms. Very young children may well not notice that they have a problem with their vision, and even if they do, may struggle to explain the symptoms. Older children may complain about vision problems with one eye. You can also notice them struggling with activities such as reading, writing or drawing.\r\n
              \r\n
              What is chalazion?\r\n
              \r\n
              A chalazion is a small swelling of the eyelid which can often be confused with a stye (an inflamed oil gland on the edge of the eye which looks like a red lump) in its early stages. It occurs when the glands in either the upper or lower eyelid become blocked.\r\n
              \r\n
              What are the symptoms of chalazion?\r\n
              \r\n
              If your child has a chalazion you will notice a swollen lump on their eyelid and they may complain of discomfort. Depending on the position and size of the chalazion, it might interfere with your child’s vision, particularly if it’s near the center of the eyelid’s edge.\r\n
              \r\n
              Usually you can treat this with warm compresses, but if the lump is still there after 3 – 4 months you should take your child to an eye care professional to discuss having it removed.\r\n
              \r\n
              What is conjunctivitis?\r\n
              \r\n
              Conjunctivitis is one of the most common eye conditions. It affects all ages but children tend to contract it more frequently as it’s contagious and, as all parents will know, children tend to spread germs and bacteria amongst themselves more often than adults do.\r\n
              \r\n
              What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis?\r\n
              \r\n
              Conjunctivitis usually affects both eyes and makes them inflamed, red and irritated. They may also produce discharge which sticks to the lashes. Conjunctivitis can go away on its own, but as it’s highly contagious it would be a good idea to visit your eye care professional to confirm if your child does indeed have the condition so you can keep them away from their friends for a little while. Your eye care professional would also be able to rule out anything more serious and prescribe the appropriate eye drops.\r\n
              \r\n
              What is double vision?\r\n
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              As the name suggests, double vision is when a person sees two separate images of the same object in front of them with both eyes.\r\n
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              What causes it?\r\n
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              Double vision is usually caused by strabismus and causes two identical images to appear next to, above or below, each other. If you notice that your child is having trouble with their depth perception, or if they’re frequently missing objects that they try to grab hold of, then it would be a good idea to get their eyes checked.\r\n
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              Ptosis is a drooping of the upper eyelid which can restrict or block vision in that eye.\r\n
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              \r\n
              The condition is generally caused by weakness in the muscle which holds the eyelid up. Children can either be born with the condition or develop it later in childhood. If the eyelid droops enough to impede vision, it can cause amblyopia to develop. This is because the brain has to rely less on that eye and start using the stronger eye instead. If the eyelid droops very low then your child may need surgery to raise it in order to preserve vision in that eye.\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
              To sum it all up, if you’re in any doubt at all about your child’s eye health, then see your eye care professional for an eye exam, as soon as possible!\r\n
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              Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12–month results of a randomised\r\n
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            What is myopia?\r\n
            \r\n
            <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/all-about-myopia/">Myopia, or near–</a>sightedness, is a condition that occurs when the light coming into an eye doesn’t focus on the retina, but in front of it, making distant objects appear blurry while close objects can be seen clearly. The condition generally starts between the ages of 6 and 13 years but it can also develop in very young children. For most children it is a minor inconvenience that can be corrected with glasses. However, the worse the myopia becomes the greater the risk of serious eye conditions such as retinal detachment, glaucoma and the early development of cataracts, making it one of the leading causes of visual impairment and\r\n
            blindness.\r\n
            \r\n
            The earlier the condition can be detected, the better for your child as there are now spectacle lenses available in certain markets that can slow the progression of myopia. <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™ (</a>DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology from SightGlass Vision designed to reduce axial elongation. A<a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/08/31/bjo-2021-321005"> study</a> has demonstrated effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old¹. The earlier your child uses DOT lenses, the more effective they are in potentially slowing the progression of your child’s myopia!\r\n
            \r\n
            What are the symptoms of myopia?\r\n
            \r\n
            If your child is nearsighted, he may have difficulty reading words or seeing from a distance such as the whiteboard at school. You may notice them sitting close to the TV or computer, or holding their mobile phone or tablet close to their face. Other <strong>nearsighted symptoms</strong> to watch out for include your child complaining of headaches, tired eyes, squinting, or regularly rubbing their eyes.\r\n
            \r\n
            What is Hyperopia/Hypermetropia?\r\n
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            Hyperopia or hypermetropia, more commonly known as far–sightedness, affects the ability to see nearby objects. The condition occurs when the eye focuses light behind the retina because the eyeball is too short.\r\n
            \r\n
            What are the symptoms of Hyperopia?\r\n
            \r\n
            Far–sightedness could affect your child in a number of different ways. You may notice them squinting to see clearly, or having tired, strained eyes after activities that involve focusing on near objects such as reading, writing or working on their computer. Your child may also complain of headaches. Children who are far–sighted often do not have obvious issues with their vision at first. But if left untreated it can lead to problems such as a lazy eye.\r\n
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            \r\n
            What are the symptoms of astigmatism?\r\n
            \r\n
            If your child has astigmatism then objects can appear blurry at all distances. The condition might make it difficult for your child to focus on objects properly, and even to read, and you may notice them complaining of fuzzy vision or holding objects close to their face to look at them. They might also complain of headaches and eye strain.\r\n
            \r\n
            What is strabismus?\r\n
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            How can I tell if my child has strabismus?\r\n
            \r\n
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            What is amblyopia?\r\n
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            Amblyopia, known commonly as a lazy eye, is a childhood sight disorder which is caused by the brain failing to fully process input from one eye and favoring the other eye as a result. As it tends to only affect one eye, it means the child will come to rely on the eye with which they can see more clearly.\r\n
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            What are the symptoms of amblyopia?\r\n
            \r\n
            A lazy eye can often be difficult to detect as in general it doesn’t cause symptoms. Very young children may well not notice that they have a problem with their vision, and even if they do, may struggle to explain the symptoms. Older children may complain about vision problems with one eye. You can also notice them struggling with activities such as reading, writing or drawing.\r\n
            \r\n
            What is chalazion?\r\n
            \r\n
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            \r\n
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            \r\n
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            \r\n
            What is double vision?\r\n
            \r\n
            As the name suggests, double vision is when a person sees two separate images of the same object in front of them with both eyes.\r\n
            \r\n
            What causes it?\r\n
            \r\n
            Double vision is usually caused by strabismus and causes two identical images to appear next to, above or below, each other. If you notice that your child is having trouble with their depth perception, or if they’re frequently missing objects that they try to grab hold of, then it would be a good idea to get their eyes checked.\r\n
            \r\n
            What is ptosis?\r\n
            \r\n
            Ptosis is a drooping of the upper eyelid which can restrict or block vision in that eye.\r\n
            \r\n
            What causes it?\r\n
            \r\n
            The condition is generally caused by weakness in the muscle which holds the eyelid up. Children can either be born with the condition or develop it later in childhood. If the eyelid droops enough to impede vision, it can cause amblyopia to develop. This is because the brain has to rely less on that eye and start using the stronger eye instead. If the eyelid droops very low then your child may need surgery to raise it in order to preserve vision in that eye.\r\n
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            To sum it all up, if you’re in any doubt at all about your child’s eye health, then see your eye care professional for an eye exam, as soon as possible!\r\n
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            Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12–month results of a randomised\r\n
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          <h2 class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid14" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is myopia?</span></span></h2>\r\n
          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid16" class="markedContent"><a href="http://sgv.disko.love/all-about-myopia/"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Myopia, or near</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span></a><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sightedness, i</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">s a condition that occurs when the light coming into an eye </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">doesn’t focus on the retina, but in front of it, making distant objects appear blurry while close </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">objects can be seen clearly. The condition generally starts between the ages of 6 and 13 </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">years but</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">it can also develop in very young children. For most children it is a minor </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">inconvenience that can be corrected with glasses. However, the worse the myopia becomes </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">the greater the risk of serious eye conditions such as retinal detachment, glaucoma and the </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">early development of cataracts, making it one of the leading causes of visual impairment and</span><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">blindness.</span></span></div>\r\n
          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid17" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page3R_mcid18" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">The earlier the condition can be detected, the better for your child as there are now </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">spectacle lenses available in certain markets that can slow the</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">progression of myopia. </span><a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Diffusion Optics Technology</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">™</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">(</span></a><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology from </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">SightGlass Vision designed to reduce axial elongation. A</span></span><a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/08/31/bjo-2021-321005"><span id="page3R_mcid19" class="markedContent"> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">study</span></span></a><span id="page3R_mcid20" class="markedContent"> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">has demons</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">trated </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old¹</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">. The earlier your child uses DOT lenses, </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">the more effective they are in potentially slowing the progression of your child’s myopia!</span></span></div>\r\n
          <div><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-824" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ECPLD5-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="683" /></div>\r\n
          <h3 class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid21" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page3R_mcid22" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of myopia?</span></span></h3>\r\n
          <p class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid23" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page3R_mcid24" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page3R_mcid25" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">If your child is nearsighted</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">,</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">he may have</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">difficulty reading</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">words or seeing from a distance </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">such as the whiteboard at school. You may notice them sitting close to the TV or computer, </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">or holding their mobile phone or tablet close to their face.</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Other</span> <strong><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">nears</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ighted symptoms</span></strong> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">to </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">watch out for include</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">your child complaining of headaches, tired eyes, squinting, or regularly </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">rubbing their eyes.</span></span><span id="page3R_mcid26" class="markedContent"></span></p>\r\n
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          <h2><span id="page22R_mcid0" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page22R_mcid2" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is Hyperopia/Hypermetropia?</span></span></h2>\r\n
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          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid5" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Hyperopia or hypermetropia, more commonly known as far</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sightedness, affects the ab</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ility to </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">see nearby objects. The condition occurs when the eye focuses light behind the retina </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">because the eyeball is too short.</span></span></div>\r\n
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          <h3><span id="page22R_mcid9" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of Hyperopia?</span></span></h3>\r\n
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          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid12" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Far</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sightedness could affect your child in a number of different ways. You may notice them </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">squinting to see clearly, or having tired, strained eyes after activities that involve focusing on </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">near objects such as reading, writing or working on their computer</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">. Your child may also </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">complain of headaches. Children who are far</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sighted often do not have obvious issues with </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">their vision at first. But if left untreated it can lead to problems such as a lazy eye.</span></span></div>\r\n
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          <h2><span id="page22R_mcid16" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is astigmatism?</span></span></h2>\r\n
          <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Astigmatism means the eye is</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">more oval shaped than round which causes light to be </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">focused at more than one place in the eye. It’s likely that if a child has astigmatism they will </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">be far or near</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sighted too.</span>\r\n
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          <h3><span id="page22R_mcid20" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of astigmatism?</span></span></h3>\r\n
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          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid22" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">If your child has astigmatism then</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">objects can appear blurry at all distances. The condition </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">might make it difficult for your child to focus on objects properly, and even to read, and you </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">may notice them complaining of fuzzy vision or holding objects close to their face to look at </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">them. Th</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ey might also complain of headaches and eye strain.</span></span></div>\r\n
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          <h2><span id="page22R_mcid25" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is strabismus?</span></span></h2>\r\n
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          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid28" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Strabismus,</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">more commonly known as a squint or crossed eyes, is when the two eyes do </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">not line up with each other. One eye may look straight ahead while the other turns in, out, up </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">or down.</span></span></div>\r\n
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          <h3><span id="page22R_mcid31" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">How can I tell if my child has strabismus?</span></span></h3>\r\n
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          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid34" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">With newborns and very young</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">babies, some misalignment is normal as their eyes are still </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">learning to focus on individual objects. However, if you notice that your child still has a squint </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">after the age of</span></span><a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/squint/#:~:text=It%27s%20important%20not%20to%20ignore,persistent%20blurred%20or%20double%20vision"><span id="page22R_mcid35" class="markedContent"> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">three months</span></span></a><span id="page22R_mcid36" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">, it is a good idea to have them checked over by an eye care </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">professional.</span></span><span id="page22R_mcid37" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page22R_mcid38" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page22R_mcid39" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page22R_mcid40" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /></span></div>\r\n
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          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid40" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Strabismus won’t go away on its own but there are a range of treatment options that you can </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">d</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">iscuss with your child’s eye care professional</span></span></div>\r\n
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          <h2><span id="page22R_mcid42" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is amblyopia?</span></span></h2>\r\n
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          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid0" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid1" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Amblyopia, known commonly as a lazy eye, is a childhood sight disorder which is caused by </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">the brain failing to fully process input from one eye and favoring the other eye as a result.</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">As </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">it tends to only affect one eye, it means the child will come to rely on the eye with which they </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">can see more clearly.</span></span></div>\r\n
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          <h3><span id="page25R_mcid3" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of amblyopia?</span></span></h3>\r\n
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          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid5" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">A lazy eye can often be difficult to detect as in general it doesn’t cause symptoms. Very </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">you</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ng children may well not notice that they have a problem with their vision, and even if </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">they do, may struggle to explain the symptoms. Older children may complain about vision </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">problems with one eye. You can also notice them struggling with activities such</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">as reading, </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">writing or drawing.</span></span></div>\r\n
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          <h2><span id="page25R_mcid6" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid7" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid8" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid9" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is chalazion?</span></span></h2>\r\n
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          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid11" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">A chalazion is a small swelling of the eyelid which can often be confused with a stye (an </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">inflamed oil gland on the edge of the eye which looks like a red lump) in its early stages. It </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">occurs when the</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">glands in either the upper or lower eyelid become blocked.</span></span></div>\r\n
          <h3 class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid13" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of chalazion?</span></span></h3>\r\n
          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid15" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">If your child has a chalazion you will notice a swollen lump on their eyelid and they may </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">complain of discomfort. Depending on the position and size of the chalazion, it might </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">interfere with your child’s vision, particularly if it’s near the center of the</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">eyelid’s edge.</span></span></div>\r\n
          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid17" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Usually you can treat this with warm compresses, but if the lump is still there after 3</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">4 </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">months you should take your child to an eye care professional to discuss having it removed.</span></span></div>\r\n
          <h2 class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid18" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid19" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid20" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid21" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is conjunctivitis?</span></span></h2>\r\n
          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid23" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Conjunctivitis is one of t</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">he most common eye conditions. It affects all ages but children tend </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">to contract it more frequently as it’s contagious and, as all parents will know, children tend to </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">spread germs and bacteria amongst themselves more often than adults do.</span></span></div>\r\n
          <h3 class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid24" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid25" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis?</span></span></h3>\r\n
          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid27" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Conjunctivitis usually affects both eyes and makes them inflamed, red and irritated. They </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">may also produce discharge which sticks to the lashes. Conjunctivitis can go away on its </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">own, but as it’s highly contag</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ious it would be a good idea to visit your eye care professional </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">to confirm if your child does indeed have the condition so you can keep them away from their </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">friends for a little while. Your eye care professional would also be able to rule out anything </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">mor</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">e serious and prescribe the appropriate eye drops.</span></span></div>\r\n
          <h2 class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid28" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid29" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid30" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid31" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is double vision?</span></span></h2>\r\n
          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid33" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">As the name suggests, double vision is when a person sees two separate images of the </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">same object in front of them with both eyes.</span></span></div>\r\n
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          <h3 class="textLayer"><span id="page27R_mcid0" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page27R_mcid1" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What causes it?</span></span></h3>\r\n
          <p class="textLayer"><span id="page27R_mcid3" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Double vision is usually</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">caused by strabismus and causes two identical images to appear </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">next to, above or below, each other. If you notice that your child is having trouble with their </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">depth perception, or if they’re frequently missing objects that they try to grab hold of, then i</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">t </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">would be a good idea to get their eyes checked.</span></span></p>\r\n
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          <h2 class="textLayer"><span id="page27R_mcid7" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is ptosis?</span></span></h2>\r\n
          <p class="textLayer"><span id="page27R_mcid9" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Ptosis is a drooping of the upper eyelid which can restrict or block vision in that eye.</span></span></p>\r\n
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          <h3 class="textLayer"><span id="page27R_mcid11" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What causes it?</span></span></h3>\r\n
          <p class="textLayer"><span id="page27R_mcid13" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">The condition is generally caused by weakness in the muscle which holds t</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">he eyelid up. </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Children can either be born with the condition or develop it later in childhood. If the eyelid </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">droops enough to impede vision, it can cause amblyopia to develop. This is because the </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">brain has to rely less on that eye and start using the stron</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ger eye instead. If the eyelid </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">droops very low then your child may need surgery to raise it in order to preserve vision in </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">that eye.</span></span></p>\r\n
          <p class="textLayer"><strong><span id="page27R_mcid16" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Conclusion</span></span></strong><span id="page27R_mcid17" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page27R_mcid18" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">To sum it all up, if you’re in any doubt at all about your child’s eye health, then see your eye </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">care professi</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">onal for an eye exam, as soon as possible!</span></span></p>\r\n
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          <strong>children’s eye problems</strong> at an early stage. That way you’ll be able to make sure they get the best vision solution as soon as possible. It’s not always easy to identify <strong>eye problems in children</strong> but below you will find a list of the most common <strong>eye conditions</strong> and <strong>sight problems</strong> that can affect them to help you know the warning signs to look out for. Of course the best way to protect your child from eye disease is to schedule regular check ups with your eye care professional.
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          What is myopia?\r\n
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          <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/all-about-myopia/">Myopia, or near–</a>sightedness, is a condition that occurs when the light coming into an eye doesn’t focus on the retina, but in front of it, making distant objects appear blurry while close objects can be seen clearly. The condition generally starts between the ages of 6 and 13 years but it can also develop in very young children. For most children it is a minor inconvenience that can be corrected with glasses. However, the worse the myopia becomes the greater the risk of serious eye conditions such as retinal detachment, glaucoma and the early development of cataracts, making it one of the leading causes of visual impairment and\r\n
          blindness.\r\n
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          The earlier the condition can be detected, the better for your child as there are now spectacle lenses available in certain markets that can slow the progression of myopia. <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™ (</a>DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology from SightGlass Vision designed to reduce axial elongation. A<a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/08/31/bjo-2021-321005"> study</a> has demonstrated effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old¹. The earlier your child uses DOT lenses, the more effective they are in potentially slowing the progression of your child’s myopia!\r\n
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          What are the symptoms of myopia?\r\n
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          If your child is nearsighted, he may have difficulty reading words or seeing from a distance such as the whiteboard at school. You may notice them sitting close to the TV or computer, or holding their mobile phone or tablet close to their face. Other <strong>nearsighted symptoms</strong> to watch out for include your child complaining of headaches, tired eyes, squinting, or regularly rubbing their eyes.\r\n
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          What is Hyperopia/Hypermetropia?\r\n
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          Hyperopia or hypermetropia, more commonly known as far–sightedness, affects the ability to see nearby objects. The condition occurs when the eye focuses light behind the retina because the eyeball is too short.\r\n
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          A chalazion is a small swelling of the eyelid which can often be confused with a stye (an inflamed oil gland on the edge of the eye which looks like a red lump) in its early stages. It occurs when the glands in either the upper or lower eyelid become blocked.\r\n
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          What is conjunctivitis?\r\n
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          <ol>\r\n
           \t<li>Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas\r\n
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            <h3 class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid21" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page3R_mcid22" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of myopia?</span></span></h3>\r\n
            <p class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid23" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page3R_mcid24" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page3R_mcid25" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">If your child is nearsighted</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">,</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">he may have</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">difficulty reading</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">words or seeing from a distance </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">such as the whiteboard at school. You may notice them sitting close to the TV or computer, </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">or holding their mobile phone or tablet close to their face.</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Other</span> <strong><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">nears</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ighted symptoms</span></strong> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">to </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">watch out for include</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">your child complaining of headaches, tired eyes, squinting, or regularly </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">rubbing their eyes.</span></span><span id="page3R_mcid26" class="markedContent"></span></p>\r\n
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            <h2></h2>\r\n
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            <h2><span id="page22R_mcid0" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page22R_mcid2" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is Hyperopia/Hypermetropia?</span></span></h2>\r\n
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            <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid5" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Hyperopia or hypermetropia, more commonly known as far</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sightedness, affects the ab</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ility to </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">see nearby objects. The condition occurs when the eye focuses light behind the retina </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">because the eyeball is too short.</span></span></div>\r\n
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            <h3><span id="page22R_mcid9" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of Hyperopia?</span></span></h3>\r\n
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            <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid12" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Far</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sightedness could affect your child in a number of different ways. You may notice them </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">squinting to see clearly, or having tired, strained eyes after activities that involve focusing on </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">near objects such as reading, writing or working on their computer</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">. Your child may also </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">complain of headaches. Children who are far</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sighted often do not have obvious issues with </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">their vision at first. But if left untreated it can lead to problems such as a lazy eye.</span></span></div>\r\n
            <h2></h2>\r\n
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            <h2><span id="page22R_mcid16" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is astigmatism?</span></span></h2>\r\n
            <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Astigmatism means the eye is</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">more oval shaped than round which causes light to be </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">focused at more than one place in the eye. It’s likely that if a child has astigmatism they will </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">be far or near</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sighted too.</span>\r\n
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            <h3><span id="page22R_mcid20" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of astigmatism?</span></span></h3>\r\n
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            <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid22" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">If your child has astigmatism then</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">objects can appear blurry at all distances. The condition </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">might make it difficult for your child to focus on objects properly, and even to read, and you </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">may notice them complaining of fuzzy vision or holding objects close to their face to look at </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">them. Th</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ey might also complain of headaches and eye strain.</span></span></div>\r\n
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            <h2><span id="page22R_mcid25" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is strabismus?</span></span></h2>\r\n
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            <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid28" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Strabismus,</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">more commonly known as a squint or crossed eyes, is when the two eyes do </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">not line up with each other. One eye may look straight ahead while the other turns in, out, up </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">or down.</span></span></div>\r\n
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            <h3><span id="page22R_mcid31" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">How can I tell if my child has strabismus?</span></span></h3>\r\n
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            <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid34" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">With newborns and very young</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">babies, some misalignment is normal as their eyes are still </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">learning to focus on individual objects. However, if you notice that your child still has a squint </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">after the age of</span></span><a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/squint/#:~:text=It%27s%20important%20not%20to%20ignore,persistent%20blurred%20or%20double%20vision"><span id="page22R_mcid35" class="markedContent"> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">three months</span></span></a><span id="page22R_mcid36" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">, it is a good idea to have them checked over by an eye care </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">professional.</span></span><span id="page22R_mcid37" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page22R_mcid38" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page22R_mcid39" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page22R_mcid40" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /></span></div>\r\n
            <div></div>\r\n
            <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid40" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Strabismus won’t go away on its own but there are a range of treatment options that you can </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">d</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">iscuss with your child’s eye care professional</span></span></div>\r\n
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            <h2><span id="page22R_mcid42" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is amblyopia?</span></span></h2>\r\n
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            <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid0" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid1" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Amblyopia, known commonly as a lazy eye, is a childhood sight disorder which is caused by </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">the brain failing to fully process input from one eye and favoring the other eye as a result.</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">As </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">it tends to only affect one eye, it means the child will come to rely on the eye with which they </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">can see more clearly.</span></span></div>\r\n
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            <h3><span id="page25R_mcid3" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of amblyopia?</span></span></h3>\r\n
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            <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid5" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">A lazy eye can often be difficult to detect as in general it doesn’t cause symptoms. Very </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">you</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ng children may well not notice that they have a problem with their vision, and even if </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">they do, may struggle to explain the symptoms. Older children may complain about vision </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">problems with one eye. You can also notice them struggling with activities such</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">as reading, </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">writing or drawing.</span></span></div>\r\n
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            <h2><span id="page25R_mcid6" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid7" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid8" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid9" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is chalazion?</span></span></h2>\r\n
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            <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid11" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">A chalazion is a small swelling of the eyelid which can often be confused with a stye (an </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">inflamed oil gland on the edge of the eye which looks like a red lump) in its early stages. It </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">occurs when the</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">glands in either the upper or lower eyelid become blocked.</span></span></div>\r\n
            <h3 class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid13" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of chalazion?</span></span></h3>\r\n
            <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid15" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">If your child has a chalazion you will notice a swollen lump on their eyelid and they may </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">complain of discomfort. Depending on the position and size of the chalazion, it might </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">interfere with your child’s vision, particularly if it’s near the center of the</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">eyelid’s edge.</span></span></div>\r\n
            <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid17" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Usually you can treat this with warm compresses, but if the lump is still there after 3</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">4 </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">months you should take your child to an eye care professional to discuss having it removed.</span></span></div>\r\n
            <h2 class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid18" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid19" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid20" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid21" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is conjunctivitis?</span></span></h2>\r\n
            <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid23" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Conjunctivitis is one of t</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">he most common eye conditions. It affects all ages but children tend </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">to contract it more frequently as it’s contagious and, as all parents will know, children tend to </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">spread germs and bacteria amongst themselves more often than adults do.</span></span></div>\r\n
            <h3 class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid24" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid25" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis?</span></span></h3>\r\n
            <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid27" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Conjunctivitis usually affects both eyes and makes them inflamed, red and irritated. They </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">may also produce discharge which sticks to the lashes. Conjunctivitis can go away on its </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">own, but as it’s highly contag</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ious it would be a good idea to visit your eye care professional </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">to confirm if your child does indeed have the condition so you can keep them away from their </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">friends for a little while. Your eye care professional would also be able to rule out anything </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">mor</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">e serious and prescribe the appropriate eye drops.</span></span></div>\r\n
            <h2 class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid28" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid29" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid30" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid31" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is double vision?</span></span></h2>\r\n
            <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid33" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">As the name suggests, double vision is when a person sees two separate images of the </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">same object in front of them with both eyes.</span></span></div>\r\n
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            <h3 class="textLayer"><span id="page27R_mcid0" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page27R_mcid1" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What causes it?</span></span></h3>\r\n
            <p class="textLayer"><span id="page27R_mcid3" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Double vision is usually</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">caused by strabismus and causes two identical images to appear </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">next to, above or below, each other. If you notice that your child is having trouble with their </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">depth perception, or if they’re frequently missing objects that they try to grab hold of, then i</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">t </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">would be a good idea to get their eyes checked.</span></span></p>\r\n
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            <h2 class="textLayer"><span id="page27R_mcid7" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is ptosis?</span></span></h2>\r\n
            <p class="textLayer"><span id="page27R_mcid9" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Ptosis is a drooping of the upper eyelid which can restrict or block vision in that eye.</span></span></p>\r\n
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            <h3 class="textLayer"><span id="page27R_mcid11" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What causes it?</span></span></h3>\r\n
            <p class="textLayer"><span id="page27R_mcid13" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">The condition is generally caused by weakness in the muscle which holds t</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">he eyelid up. </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Children can either be born with the condition or develop it later in childhood. If the eyelid </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">droops enough to impede vision, it can cause amblyopia to develop. This is because the </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">brain has to rely less on that eye and start using the stron</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ger eye instead. If the eyelid </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">droops very low then your child may need surgery to raise it in order to preserve vision in </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">that eye.</span></span></p>\r\n
            <p class="textLayer"><strong><span id="page27R_mcid16" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Conclusion</span></span></strong><span id="page27R_mcid17" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page27R_mcid18" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">To sum it all up, if you’re in any doubt at all about your child’s eye health, then see your eye </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">care professi</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">onal for an eye exam, as soon as possible!</span></span></p>\r\n
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              What is myopia?\r\n
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              <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/all-about-myopia/">Myopia, or near–</a>sightedness, is a condition that occurs when the light coming into an eye doesn’t focus on the retina, but in front of it, making distant objects appear blurry while close objects can be seen clearly. The condition generally starts between the ages of 6 and 13 years but it can also develop in very young children. For most children it is a minor inconvenience that can be corrected with glasses. However, the worse the myopia becomes the greater the risk of serious eye conditions such as retinal detachment, glaucoma and the early development of cataracts, making it one of the leading causes of visual impairment and\r\n
              blindness.\r\n
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              The earlier the condition can be detected, the better for your child as there are now spectacle lenses available in certain markets that can slow the progression of myopia. <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™ (</a>DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology from SightGlass Vision designed to reduce axial elongation. A<a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/08/31/bjo-2021-321005"> study</a> has demonstrated effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old¹. The earlier your child uses DOT lenses, the more effective they are in potentially slowing the progression of your child’s myopia!\r\n
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              What are the symptoms of myopia?\r\n
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              If your child is nearsighted, he may have difficulty reading words or seeing from a distance such as the whiteboard at school. You may notice them sitting close to the TV or computer, or holding their mobile phone or tablet close to their face. Other <strong>nearsighted symptoms</strong> to watch out for include your child complaining of headaches, tired eyes, squinting, or regularly rubbing their eyes.\r\n
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              What is Hyperopia/Hypermetropia?\r\n
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              Hyperopia or hypermetropia, more commonly known as far–sightedness, affects the ability to see nearby objects. The condition occurs when the eye focuses light behind the retina because the eyeball is too short.\r\n
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              What are the symptoms of Hyperopia?\r\n
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              Far–sightedness could affect your child in a number of different ways. You may notice them squinting to see clearly, or having tired, strained eyes after activities that involve focusing on near objects such as reading, writing or working on their computer. Your child may also complain of headaches. Children who are far–sighted often do not have obvious issues with their vision at first. But if left untreated it can lead to problems such as a lazy eye.\r\n
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              What is astigmatism?\r\n
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              Astigmatism means the eye is more oval shaped than round which causes light to be focused at more than one place in the eye. It’s likely that if a child has astigmatism they will be far or near–sighted too.\r\n
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              What are the symptoms of astigmatism?\r\n
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              If your child has astigmatism then objects can appear blurry at all distances. The condition might make it difficult for your child to focus on objects properly, and even to read, and you may notice them complaining of fuzzy vision or holding objects close to their face to look at them. They might also complain of headaches and eye strain.\r\n
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              What is strabismus?\r\n
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              Strabismus, more commonly known as a squint or crossed eyes, is when the two eyes do not line up with each other. One eye may look straight ahead while the other turns in, out, up or down.\r\n
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              How can I tell if my child has strabismus?\r\n
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              With newborns and very young babies, some misalignment is normal as their eyes are still learning to focus on individual objects. However, if you notice that your child still has a squint after the age of<a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/squint/#:~:text=It%27s%20important%20not%20to%20ignore,persistent%20blurred%20or%20double%20vision"> three months</a>, it is a good idea to have them checked over by an eye care professional.\r\n
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              Strabismus won’t go away on its own but there are a range of treatment options that you can discuss with your child’s eye care professional\r\n
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              What is amblyopia?\r\n
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              Amblyopia, known commonly as a lazy eye, is a childhood sight disorder which is caused by the brain failing to fully process input from one eye and favoring the other eye as a result. As it tends to only affect one eye, it means the child will come to rely on the eye with which they can see more clearly.\r\n
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              What are the symptoms of amblyopia?\r\n
              \r\n
              A lazy eye can often be difficult to detect as in general it doesn’t cause symptoms. Very young children may well not notice that they have a problem with their vision, and even if they do, may struggle to explain the symptoms. Older children may complain about vision problems with one eye. You can also notice them struggling with activities such as reading, writing or drawing.\r\n
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              What is chalazion?\r\n
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              A chalazion is a small swelling of the eyelid which can often be confused with a stye (an inflamed oil gland on the edge of the eye which looks like a red lump) in its early stages. It occurs when the glands in either the upper or lower eyelid become blocked.\r\n
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              What are the symptoms of chalazion?\r\n
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              Usually you can treat this with warm compresses, but if the lump is still there after 3 – 4 months you should take your child to an eye care professional to discuss having it removed.\r\n
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              What is conjunctivitis?\r\n
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              Conjunctivitis is one of the most common eye conditions. It affects all ages but children tend to contract it more frequently as it’s contagious and, as all parents will know, children tend to spread germs and bacteria amongst themselves more often than adults do.\r\n
              \r\n
              What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis?\r\n
              \r\n
              Conjunctivitis usually affects both eyes and makes them inflamed, red and irritated. They may also produce discharge which sticks to the lashes. Conjunctivitis can go away on its own, but as it’s highly contagious it would be a good idea to visit your eye care professional to confirm if your child does indeed have the condition so you can keep them away from their friends for a little while. Your eye care professional would also be able to rule out anything more serious and prescribe the appropriate eye drops.\r\n
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              What is double vision?\r\n
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              What causes it?\r\n
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              Double vision is usually caused by strabismus and causes two identical images to appear next to, above or below, each other. If you notice that your child is having trouble with their depth perception, or if they’re frequently missing objects that they try to grab hold of, then it would be a good idea to get their eyes checked.\r\n
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              To sum it all up, if you’re in any doubt at all about your child’s eye health, then see your eye care professional for an eye exam, as soon as possible!\r\n
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            What is myopia?\r\n
            \r\n
            <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/all-about-myopia/">Myopia, or near–</a>sightedness, is a condition that occurs when the light coming into an eye doesn’t focus on the retina, but in front of it, making distant objects appear blurry while close objects can be seen clearly. The condition generally starts between the ages of 6 and 13 years but it can also develop in very young children. For most children it is a minor inconvenience that can be corrected with glasses. However, the worse the myopia becomes the greater the risk of serious eye conditions such as retinal detachment, glaucoma and the early development of cataracts, making it one of the leading causes of visual impairment and\r\n
            blindness.\r\n
            \r\n
            The earlier the condition can be detected, the better for your child as there are now spectacle lenses available in certain markets that can slow the progression of myopia. <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™ (</a>DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology from SightGlass Vision designed to reduce axial elongation. A<a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/08/31/bjo-2021-321005"> study</a> has demonstrated effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old¹. The earlier your child uses DOT lenses, the more effective they are in potentially slowing the progression of your child’s myopia!\r\n
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            What are the symptoms of myopia?\r\n
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            If your child is nearsighted, he may have difficulty reading words or seeing from a distance such as the whiteboard at school. You may notice them sitting close to the TV or computer, or holding their mobile phone or tablet close to their face. Other <strong>nearsighted symptoms</strong> to watch out for include your child complaining of headaches, tired eyes, squinting, or regularly rubbing their eyes.\r\n
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            What is Hyperopia/Hypermetropia?\r\n
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            Hyperopia or hypermetropia, more commonly known as far–sightedness, affects the ability to see nearby objects. The condition occurs when the eye focuses light behind the retina because the eyeball is too short.\r\n
            \r\n
            What are the symptoms of Hyperopia?\r\n
            \r\n
            Far–sightedness could affect your child in a number of different ways. You may notice them squinting to see clearly, or having tired, strained eyes after activities that involve focusing on near objects such as reading, writing or working on their computer. Your child may also complain of headaches. Children who are far–sighted often do not have obvious issues with their vision at first. But if left untreated it can lead to problems such as a lazy eye.\r\n
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            What is astigmatism?\r\n
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            Astigmatism means the eye is more oval shaped than round which causes light to be focused at more than one place in the eye. It’s likely that if a child has astigmatism they will be far or near–sighted too.\r\n
            \r\n
            What are the symptoms of astigmatism?\r\n
            \r\n
            If your child has astigmatism then objects can appear blurry at all distances. The condition might make it difficult for your child to focus on objects properly, and even to read, and you may notice them complaining of fuzzy vision or holding objects close to their face to look at them. They might also complain of headaches and eye strain.\r\n
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            What is strabismus?\r\n
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            Strabismus, more commonly known as a squint or crossed eyes, is when the two eyes do not line up with each other. One eye may look straight ahead while the other turns in, out, up or down.\r\n
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            How can I tell if my child has strabismus?\r\n
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            With newborns and very young babies, some misalignment is normal as their eyes are still learning to focus on individual objects. However, if you notice that your child still has a squint after the age of<a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/squint/#:~:text=It%27s%20important%20not%20to%20ignore,persistent%20blurred%20or%20double%20vision"> three months</a>, it is a good idea to have them checked over by an eye care professional.\r\n
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            Strabismus won’t go away on its own but there are a range of treatment options that you can discuss with your child’s eye care professional\r\n
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            What is amblyopia?\r\n
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            Amblyopia, known commonly as a lazy eye, is a childhood sight disorder which is caused by the brain failing to fully process input from one eye and favoring the other eye as a result. As it tends to only affect one eye, it means the child will come to rely on the eye with which they can see more clearly.\r\n
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            What are the symptoms of amblyopia?\r\n
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            A lazy eye can often be difficult to detect as in general it doesn’t cause symptoms. Very young children may well not notice that they have a problem with their vision, and even if they do, may struggle to explain the symptoms. Older children may complain about vision problems with one eye. You can also notice them struggling with activities such as reading, writing or drawing.\r\n
            \r\n
            What is chalazion?\r\n
            \r\n
            A chalazion is a small swelling of the eyelid which can often be confused with a stye (an inflamed oil gland on the edge of the eye which looks like a red lump) in its early stages. It occurs when the glands in either the upper or lower eyelid become blocked.\r\n
            \r\n
            What are the symptoms of chalazion?\r\n
            \r\n
            If your child has a chalazion you will notice a swollen lump on their eyelid and they may complain of discomfort. Depending on the position and size of the chalazion, it might interfere with your child’s vision, particularly if it’s near the center of the eyelid’s edge.\r\n
            \r\n
            Usually you can treat this with warm compresses, but if the lump is still there after 3 – 4 months you should take your child to an eye care professional to discuss having it removed.\r\n
            \r\n
            What is conjunctivitis?\r\n
            \r\n
            Conjunctivitis is one of the most common eye conditions. It affects all ages but children tend to contract it more frequently as it’s contagious and, as all parents will know, children tend to spread germs and bacteria amongst themselves more often than adults do.\r\n
            \r\n
            What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis?\r\n
            \r\n
            Conjunctivitis usually affects both eyes and makes them inflamed, red and irritated. They may also produce discharge which sticks to the lashes. Conjunctivitis can go away on its own, but as it’s highly contagious it would be a good idea to visit your eye care professional to confirm if your child does indeed have the condition so you can keep them away from their friends for a little while. Your eye care professional would also be able to rule out anything more serious and prescribe the appropriate eye drops.\r\n
            \r\n
            What is double vision?\r\n
            \r\n
            As the name suggests, double vision is when a person sees two separate images of the same object in front of them with both eyes.\r\n
            \r\n
            What causes it?\r\n
            \r\n
            Double vision is usually caused by strabismus and causes two identical images to appear next to, above or below, each other. If you notice that your child is having trouble with their depth perception, or if they’re frequently missing objects that they try to grab hold of, then it would be a good idea to get their eyes checked.\r\n
            \r\n
            What is ptosis?\r\n
            \r\n
            Ptosis is a drooping of the upper eyelid which can restrict or block vision in that eye.\r\n
            \r\n
            What causes it?\r\n
            \r\n
            The condition is generally caused by weakness in the muscle which holds the eyelid up. Children can either be born with the condition or develop it later in childhood. If the eyelid droops enough to impede vision, it can cause amblyopia to develop. This is because the brain has to rely less on that eye and start using the stronger eye instead. If the eyelid droops very low then your child may need surgery to raise it in order to preserve vision in that eye.\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
            To sum it all up, if you’re in any doubt at all about your child’s eye health, then see your eye care professional for an eye exam, as soon as possible!\r\n
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            Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12–month results of a randomised\r\n
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          <h2 class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid14" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is myopia?</span></span></h2>\r\n
          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid16" class="markedContent"><a href="http://sgv.disko.love/all-about-myopia/"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Myopia, or near</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span></a><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sightedness, i</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">s a condition that occurs when the light coming into an eye </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">doesn’t focus on the retina, but in front of it, making distant objects appear blurry while close </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">objects can be seen clearly. The condition generally starts between the ages of 6 and 13 </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">years but</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">it can also develop in very young children. For most children it is a minor </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">inconvenience that can be corrected with glasses. However, the worse the myopia becomes </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">the greater the risk of serious eye conditions such as retinal detachment, glaucoma and the </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">early development of cataracts, making it one of the leading causes of visual impairment and</span><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">blindness.</span></span></div>\r\n
          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid17" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page3R_mcid18" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">The earlier the condition can be detected, the better for your child as there are now </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">spectacle lenses available in certain markets that can slow the</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">progression of myopia. </span><a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Diffusion Optics Technology</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">™</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">(</span></a><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology from </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">SightGlass Vision designed to reduce axial elongation. A</span></span><a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/08/31/bjo-2021-321005"><span id="page3R_mcid19" class="markedContent"> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">study</span></span></a><span id="page3R_mcid20" class="markedContent"> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">has demons</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">trated </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old¹</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">. The earlier your child uses DOT lenses, </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">the more effective they are in potentially slowing the progression of your child’s myopia!</span></span></div>\r\n
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          <h3 class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid21" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page3R_mcid22" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of myopia?</span></span></h3>\r\n
          <p class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid23" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page3R_mcid24" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page3R_mcid25" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">If your child is nearsighted</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">,</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">he may have</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">difficulty reading</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">words or seeing from a distance </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">such as the whiteboard at school. You may notice them sitting close to the TV or computer, </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">or holding their mobile phone or tablet close to their face.</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Other</span> <strong><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">nears</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ighted symptoms</span></strong> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">to </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">watch out for include</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">your child complaining of headaches, tired eyes, squinting, or regularly </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">rubbing their eyes.</span></span><span id="page3R_mcid26" class="markedContent"></span></p>\r\n
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          <h2><span id="page22R_mcid0" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page22R_mcid2" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is Hyperopia/Hypermetropia?</span></span></h2>\r\n
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          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid5" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Hyperopia or hypermetropia, more commonly known as far</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sightedness, affects the ab</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ility to </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">see nearby objects. The condition occurs when the eye focuses light behind the retina </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">because the eyeball is too short.</span></span></div>\r\n
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          <h3><span id="page22R_mcid9" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of Hyperopia?</span></span></h3>\r\n
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          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid12" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Far</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sightedness could affect your child in a number of different ways. You may notice them </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">squinting to see clearly, or having tired, strained eyes after activities that involve focusing on </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">near objects such as reading, writing or working on their computer</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">. Your child may also </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">complain of headaches. Children who are far</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sighted often do not have obvious issues with </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">their vision at first. But if left untreated it can lead to problems such as a lazy eye.</span></span></div>\r\n
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          <h2><span id="page22R_mcid16" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is astigmatism?</span></span></h2>\r\n
          <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Astigmatism means the eye is</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">more oval shaped than round which causes light to be </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">focused at more than one place in the eye. It’s likely that if a child has astigmatism they will </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">be far or near</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sighted too.</span>\r\n
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          <h3><span id="page22R_mcid20" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of astigmatism?</span></span></h3>\r\n
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          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid22" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">If your child has astigmatism then</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">objects can appear blurry at all distances. The condition </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">might make it difficult for your child to focus on objects properly, and even to read, and you </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">may notice them complaining of fuzzy vision or holding objects close to their face to look at </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">them. Th</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ey might also complain of headaches and eye strain.</span></span></div>\r\n
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          <h2><span id="page22R_mcid25" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is strabismus?</span></span></h2>\r\n
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          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid28" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Strabismus,</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">more commonly known as a squint or crossed eyes, is when the two eyes do </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">not line up with each other. One eye may look straight ahead while the other turns in, out, up </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">or down.</span></span></div>\r\n
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          <h3><span id="page22R_mcid31" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">How can I tell if my child has strabismus?</span></span></h3>\r\n
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          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid34" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">With newborns and very young</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">babies, some misalignment is normal as their eyes are still </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">learning to focus on individual objects. However, if you notice that your child still has a squint </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">after the age of</span></span><a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/squint/#:~:text=It%27s%20important%20not%20to%20ignore,persistent%20blurred%20or%20double%20vision"><span id="page22R_mcid35" class="markedContent"> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">three months</span></span></a><span id="page22R_mcid36" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">, it is a good idea to have them checked over by an eye care </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">professional.</span></span><span id="page22R_mcid37" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page22R_mcid38" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page22R_mcid39" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page22R_mcid40" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /></span></div>\r\n
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          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid40" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Strabismus won’t go away on its own but there are a range of treatment options that you can </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">d</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">iscuss with your child’s eye care professional</span></span></div>\r\n
          <h2></h2>\r\n
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          <h2><span id="page22R_mcid42" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is amblyopia?</span></span></h2>\r\n
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          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid0" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid1" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Amblyopia, known commonly as a lazy eye, is a childhood sight disorder which is caused by </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">the brain failing to fully process input from one eye and favoring the other eye as a result.</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">As </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">it tends to only affect one eye, it means the child will come to rely on the eye with which they </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">can see more clearly.</span></span></div>\r\n
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          <h3><span id="page25R_mcid3" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of amblyopia?</span></span></h3>\r\n
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          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid5" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">A lazy eye can often be difficult to detect as in general it doesn’t cause symptoms. Very </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">you</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ng children may well not notice that they have a problem with their vision, and even if </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">they do, may struggle to explain the symptoms. Older children may complain about vision </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">problems with one eye. You can also notice them struggling with activities such</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">as reading, </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">writing or drawing.</span></span></div>\r\n
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          <h2><span id="page25R_mcid6" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid7" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid8" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid9" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is chalazion?</span></span></h2>\r\n
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          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid11" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">A chalazion is a small swelling of the eyelid which can often be confused with a stye (an </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">inflamed oil gland on the edge of the eye which looks like a red lump) in its early stages. It </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">occurs when the</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">glands in either the upper or lower eyelid become blocked.</span></span></div>\r\n
          <h3 class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid13" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of chalazion?</span></span></h3>\r\n
          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid15" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">If your child has a chalazion you will notice a swollen lump on their eyelid and they may </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">complain of discomfort. Depending on the position and size of the chalazion, it might </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">interfere with your child’s vision, particularly if it’s near the center of the</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">eyelid’s edge.</span></span></div>\r\n
          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid17" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Usually you can treat this with warm compresses, but if the lump is still there after 3</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">4 </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">months you should take your child to an eye care professional to discuss having it removed.</span></span></div>\r\n
          <h2 class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid18" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid19" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid20" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid21" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is conjunctivitis?</span></span></h2>\r\n
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          <h3 class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid24" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid25" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis?</span></span></h3>\r\n
          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid27" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Conjunctivitis usually affects both eyes and makes them inflamed, red and irritated. They </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">may also produce discharge which sticks to the lashes. Conjunctivitis can go away on its </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">own, but as it’s highly contag</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ious it would be a good idea to visit your eye care professional </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">to confirm if your child does indeed have the condition so you can keep them away from their </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">friends for a little while. Your eye care professional would also be able to rule out anything </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">mor</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">e serious and prescribe the appropriate eye drops.</span></span></div>\r\n
          <h2 class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid28" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid29" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid30" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid31" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is double vision?</span></span></h2>\r\n
          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid33" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">As the name suggests, double vision is when a person sees two separate images of the </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">same object in front of them with both eyes.</span></span></div>\r\n
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          <p class="textLayer"><span id="page27R_mcid3" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Double vision is usually</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">caused by strabismus and causes two identical images to appear </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">next to, above or below, each other. If you notice that your child is having trouble with their </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">depth perception, or if they’re frequently missing objects that they try to grab hold of, then i</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">t </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">would be a good idea to get their eyes checked.</span></span></p>\r\n
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          <h2 class="textLayer"><span id="page27R_mcid7" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is ptosis?</span></span></h2>\r\n
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          <p class="textLayer"><span id="page27R_mcid13" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">The condition is generally caused by weakness in the muscle which holds t</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">he eyelid up. </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Children can either be born with the condition or develop it later in childhood. If the eyelid </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">droops enough to impede vision, it can cause amblyopia to develop. This is because the </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">brain has to rely less on that eye and start using the stron</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ger eye instead. If the eyelid </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">droops very low then your child may need surgery to raise it in order to preserve vision in </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">that eye.</span></span></p>\r\n
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          What is myopia?\r\n
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          <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/all-about-myopia/">Myopia, or near–</a>sightedness, is a condition that occurs when the light coming into an eye doesn’t focus on the retina, but in front of it, making distant objects appear blurry while close objects can be seen clearly. The condition generally starts between the ages of 6 and 13 years but it can also develop in very young children. For most children it is a minor inconvenience that can be corrected with glasses. However, the worse the myopia becomes the greater the risk of serious eye conditions such as retinal detachment, glaucoma and the early development of cataracts, making it one of the leading causes of visual impairment and\r\n
          blindness.\r\n
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          The earlier the condition can be detected, the better for your child as there are now spectacle lenses available in certain markets that can slow the progression of myopia. <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™ (</a>DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology from SightGlass Vision designed to reduce axial elongation. A<a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/08/31/bjo-2021-321005"> study</a> has demonstrated effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old¹. The earlier your child uses DOT lenses, the more effective they are in potentially slowing the progression of your child’s myopia!\r\n
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          What are the symptoms of myopia?\r\n
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          If your child is nearsighted, he may have difficulty reading words or seeing from a distance such as the whiteboard at school. You may notice them sitting close to the TV or computer, or holding their mobile phone or tablet close to their face. Other <strong>nearsighted symptoms</strong> to watch out for include your child complaining of headaches, tired eyes, squinting, or regularly rubbing their eyes.\r\n
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          What is Hyperopia/Hypermetropia?\r\n
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          Hyperopia or hypermetropia, more commonly known as far–sightedness, affects the ability to see nearby objects. The condition occurs when the eye focuses light behind the retina because the eyeball is too short.\r\n
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          What are the symptoms of Hyperopia?\r\n
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          Far–sightedness could affect your child in a number of different ways. You may notice them squinting to see clearly, or having tired, strained eyes after activities that involve focusing on near objects such as reading, writing or working on their computer. Your child may also complain of headaches. Children who are far–sighted often do not have obvious issues with their vision at first. But if left untreated it can lead to problems such as a lazy eye.\r\n
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          What is astigmatism?\r\n
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          Astigmatism means the eye is more oval shaped than round which causes light to be focused at more than one place in the eye. It’s likely that if a child has astigmatism they will be far or near–sighted too.\r\n
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          What are the symptoms of astigmatism?\r\n
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          If your child has astigmatism then objects can appear blurry at all distances. The condition might make it difficult for your child to focus on objects properly, and even to read, and you may notice them complaining of fuzzy vision or holding objects close to their face to look at them. They might also complain of headaches and eye strain.\r\n
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          What is strabismus?\r\n
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          Strabismus, more commonly known as a squint or crossed eyes, is when the two eyes do not line up with each other. One eye may look straight ahead while the other turns in, out, up or down.\r\n
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          How can I tell if my child has strabismus?\r\n
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          With newborns and very young babies, some misalignment is normal as their eyes are still learning to focus on individual objects. However, if you notice that your child still has a squint after the age of<a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/squint/#:~:text=It%27s%20important%20not%20to%20ignore,persistent%20blurred%20or%20double%20vision"> three months</a>, it is a good idea to have them checked over by an eye care professional.\r\n
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          Strabismus won’t go away on its own but there are a range of treatment options that you can discuss with your child’s eye care professional\r\n
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          What is amblyopia?\r\n
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          Amblyopia, known commonly as a lazy eye, is a childhood sight disorder which is caused by the brain failing to fully process input from one eye and favoring the other eye as a result. As it tends to only affect one eye, it means the child will come to rely on the eye with which they can see more clearly.\r\n
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          What are the symptoms of amblyopia?\r\n
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          A lazy eye can often be difficult to detect as in general it doesn’t cause symptoms. Very young children may well not notice that they have a problem with their vision, and even if they do, may struggle to explain the symptoms. Older children may complain about vision problems with one eye. You can also notice them struggling with activities such as reading, writing or drawing.\r\n
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          What is chalazion?\r\n
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          A chalazion is a small swelling of the eyelid which can often be confused with a stye (an inflamed oil gland on the edge of the eye which looks like a red lump) in its early stages. It occurs when the glands in either the upper or lower eyelid become blocked.\r\n
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          What are the symptoms of chalazion?\r\n
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          If your child has a chalazion you will notice a swollen lump on their eyelid and they may complain of discomfort. Depending on the position and size of the chalazion, it might interfere with your child’s vision, particularly if it’s near the center of the eyelid’s edge.\r\n
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          Usually you can treat this with warm compresses, but if the lump is still there after 3 – 4 months you should take your child to an eye care professional to discuss having it removed.\r\n
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          What is conjunctivitis?\r\n
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          Conjunctivitis is one of the most common eye conditions. It affects all ages but children tend to contract it more frequently as it’s contagious and, as all parents will know, children tend to spread germs and bacteria amongst themselves more often than adults do.\r\n
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          What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis?\r\n
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          Conjunctivitis usually affects both eyes and makes them inflamed, red and irritated. They may also produce discharge which sticks to the lashes. Conjunctivitis can go away on its own, but as it’s highly contagious it would be a good idea to visit your eye care professional to confirm if your child does indeed have the condition so you can keep them away from their friends for a little while. Your eye care professional would also be able to rule out anything more serious and prescribe the appropriate eye drops.\r\n
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          What is double vision?\r\n
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          As the name suggests, double vision is when a person sees two separate images of the same object in front of them with both eyes.\r\n
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          What causes it?\r\n
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          Double vision is usually caused by strabismus and causes two identical images to appear next to, above or below, each other. If you notice that your child is having trouble with their depth perception, or if they’re frequently missing objects that they try to grab hold of, then it would be a good idea to get their eyes checked.\r\n
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          What is ptosis?\r\n
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          Ptosis is a drooping of the upper eyelid which can restrict or block vision in that eye.\r\n
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          What causes it?\r\n
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          The condition is generally caused by weakness in the muscle which holds the eyelid up. Children can either be born with the condition or develop it later in childhood. If the eyelid droops enough to impede vision, it can cause amblyopia to develop. This is because the brain has to rely less on that eye and start using the stronger eye instead. If the eyelid droops very low then your child may need surgery to raise it in order to preserve vision in that eye.\r\n
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          <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
          To sum it all up, if you’re in any doubt at all about your child’s eye health, then see your eye care professional for an eye exam, as soon as possible!\r\n
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