CHILDREN'S EYE HEALTH WEEK


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21st - 28th November In conjunction with


his year I am delighted to announce an exciting new Children's Eye Health Week here in South Edinburgh. Along with


, we


have established the Edinburgh South Children's Eye Health Week to raise awareness of the importance of regular and early eye tests. Our campaign has been endorsed by the Chief Executive of the Association of Optometrists. I'm encouraging all schools to get involved with


the campaign to make sure all children have the opportunity to have any potential vision problems detected early on in their lives. All children should have an eye examination


ideally before they are aged 8. Tests are free to all parents and are covered by the NHS. The Opticians at Marchmont do a great job in making these tests fun and enjoyable for kids who may be apprehensive about a check up. I have been in touch with schools across South


Edinburgh and have had very positive feedback. If you would like any further information or would like to arrange time to discuss the issue of eye health with a local optician, please get in contact with my office or email me and I can help arrange this for you.


90% of children regularly go to the dentist but only 53% have ever had a sight test


A child does not recognise what "blurry" is and this can have an impact on their ability to learn


The earlier an eye problem can be detected, the better the outcome can be for the child. Early treatment can make a difference that lasts a lifetime.


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