Vision and eye health in childrenl How to advise parents,dispell myths and spot the’red flags’for onward referral

摘要

Development of the visual system begins prenatally and continues after birth.However,owing to how personal and subjective a person’s sight is,children may not realise they have a vision problem.Sight problems in infants can cause developmental delays,therefore,early detection and management are essential in ensuring children have the opportunity to develop the visual abilities they need to learn.Phar macists and healthcare professionals should be aware of the stages of vision development,as well as common eye conditions that present in childhood,in order to best support,advise and refer patients when necessary.