Experts have examined the effectiveness of vision screening in children, whether it should be more widespread and the benefits of contact lenses for children. 

In an issue of Deutsches Arzteblatt International, Wolf A Lagreze examined whether or not childhood screening for vision disorders in preschool children is worthwhile.

"Retinopathy of prematurity is currently the only eye disorder for which ophthalmological screening is provided in Germany. Childhood screening for other eye disorders would also be worthwhile if the disorder to be diagnosed were sufficiently common and successful treatment guaranteed," Mr Lagreze explained.

Vision problems in children can have a serious impact on a child's education, confidence and participation in school activities such as sports. It is better to take action sooner rather than wait to see if this school year will be better.

Recently, research conducted at Ohio State University and published in the Journal of Optometry and Vision Science found that contact lenses for children, could worn up to four years younger than the current agreed age barrier of 12 years. 

In the UK there is no age minimum that contact lenses can be worn and children surprisingly can often adapt much better than adults to contact lenses.

One such contact lens for children  which is worn overnight, is called overnight vision correction. This vision therapy for children involves wearing lenses only while sleeping. These corrective lenses hold the eyes in the correct shape as they develop - a little bit like a dental brace for teeth.

New research results released earlier this year found that this vision therapy for children could halt the development of childhood myopia.

Children Vision Problems: Find out if over night corrective contact lenses can help your child.