You can’t see
into their future,
but you can
make it clearer.

Children deserve the best start in life, and this starts with their vision. Seeing clearly enables them to learn, work, and fully interact with the world around them.

Yet, one in four children has a vision problem* that could be corrected with a simple pair of eyeglasses.

Put their vision first

How to spot
poor eyesight
in children

Eyesight imperfections are common among school-age kids, and treatment can be as simple as a pair of prescription glasses. But if vision problems are left undiagnosed or untreated, they can have lasting effects on a child’s eye health, schooling and confidence engaging in normal activities.

These subtle signs may suggest vision problems in children:

1
They tend to close one eye during activities like reading or watching TV
2
They avoid activities that require near vision (reading, homework, computer use) or distance vision (sports, other recreational activities)
3
Their grades are lower than normal
4
They tell you that their eyes are tired or they have a headache
5
They rub their eyes a lot
6
They seem sensitive to light
7
Their eyes tear up for no apparent reason
8
They hold books unusually close to their face
9
They lose their place as they read
10
They use their finger to guide their eyes along the page
11
They sit very close to TVs or computer screens
12
They squint or tilt their head to see better

Stats & Figures

80%
of what children learn in
school is presented visually
1 in 4
children have a vision problem
that affects their learning*
91 M
children around the world have vision loss – as
they don’t have access to eyecare services**
165 M
children have short sight (myopia) rising to 275
million by 2050 if we fail to act**
2,5x
times harder to be in formal education
for children with vision loss**
44%
less chance of a child failing in class
if they are equipped with eyeglasses**

How to fight
poor eyesight

in children

Check their eyesight regularly

Take them for regular eye exams and ensure they are wearing the right vision or prescription glasses. Start before preschool and schedule them for an exam every six months.
Provide them with the correct glasses

The correct pair of glasses has the ability to transform a child’s life. The first step is an eye test but providing a child with glasses will not only allow them to see better but also improve their quality of life.
Get them outside

Ensure they make the most of daylight and take part in outdoor activities for at least 2 to 2.5 hours a day, which will not only keep their eyes healthy, but also their body and mind.
Protect against harmful light

Exposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays can put a child’s eyesight at risk. It’s recommended to protect children’s eyes against UV rays by wearing sunglasses and lenses with filters to prevent overexposure to blue-violet light.
Limit screen time

Encourage frequent breaks from screens, and make sure there is sufficient lighting in the room to prevent eye strain. Children should be taught good eyesight habits, such as the 20:20:20 rule in which every 20 minutes they take a 20 second break and look at something 20 feet away.

* According to the American Optometric Association (AOA)
** According to the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB)

PUT THEIR VISION FIRST

Online
Vision
Test

Whether they’re experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned above, or it has just been a while since their last eye exam, we encourage you to get their eyes tested. Ultimately, it’s important that we put their vision first.

Test their vision

You can’t see into their future, but you can make it clearer.

How to spot poor eyesight in children

Stats & Figures

How to fight poor eyesight in children

Check their eyesight regularly

Provide them with the correct glasses

Get them outside

Protect against harmful light

Limit screen time

Online Vision Test

You can’t see
into their future,
but you can
make it clearer.

How to spot
poor eyesight
in children

How to fight
poor eyesight

in children

Online
Vision
Test