Parents are being urged to look out for warning signs that kids require a trip to the optician.
There are subtle signs to look out for in your child that may reveal that they are in need of glasses, an eye expert has warned.
"A lot of parents assume that because their child doesn't display any signs of a vision problem, there's no need to have their eyes tested," said Giles Edmonds, director of clinical services at the eyecare company. "Lastly, an eye test doesn't just check vision. It can also detect other underlying health conditions.".
The research revealed that the average of a parent first visits the optician with their child is six, despite experts recommending a first eye exam takes place at three and a half years old. Singer and presenter Rochelle Humes, who has teamed up with Specsavers to share her experience about her daughter's eyesight issues, said: "Alaia has been complaining about her eyes and that she wants to sit at the front of the class with her friends so she can see better, she also says that her eyes are blurry every time it's time to go to bed.
Holding books or devices at a distance can support long-term eye health - keeping these items at a length of their knuckle to their elbow is a good guide, as holding them too close can be problematic.
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