1 in 4 school age children have a visual disorder. The symptoms are often missed. Here are some pointers to possible refractive error needing evaluation and likely spectacle wear. Frequent blinking Watering Eye aches and/or headaches. Reading very close to…
1. Spectacles help you see better when you have a refractive error. FACT! Spectacle lenses help people who have an error of focus such as long-sightedness (called hyperopia), short-sightedness(called myopia), astigmatism (an irregular error) and presbyopia (strained reading starting around…
Refractive Error Refractive error refers to a difficulty with focus of the eyes, resulting in blurry vision. It is the most common cause of visual impairment in children, constituting 60 to 80% of causes. It is estimated that 2 to…
