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The importance of regular eye checks for children has been noted by a newspaper in the north east of England.
Teenager Kallum Emmerson was found to have a retinal lesion, a condition which can lead to a detached retina.
Speaking to the Shields Gazette, optometrist Bryan Clark said: "Kallum came in complaining of blurred vision and headaches over a four week period.
"[He] was in danger of losing the sight in his left eye. It's quite rare. I see maybe two or three a year."
Kallum's mother Sharon Emmerson said that she would now recommend everyone takes the time to get their eyes tested regularly "especially if they notice changes to their vision".
Experiencing headaches can be a sign that
natural vision is not as good as it can be.
For children who are shortsighted,
orthokeratology contact lenses could be the answer.
Worn at night,
ortho k contact lenses help to reshape the cornea, giving the wearer clear vision when they are removed in the morning.
They are a great option for children, with research earlier this year suggesting that
ortho k contact lenses can help slow down, and possibly even halt, myopia developing in youngsters.
For children who play lots of sports they hold obvious benefits too.
When playing a match there is no chance that a contact lens could fall out or become damaged, as
ortho k contact lenses are removed in the morning and no further visual paraphernalia is needed.
Children's vision: Is your child suitable for
i-Go Contact Lenses?
By Emily Stafford
