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Make vision a priority this Myopia Awareness Week!

by Trixie Do, Optometry Australia, Community Engagement Officer
May 24, 2022May 24, 2022

Did you know that myopia is one of the leading causes of avoidable vision loss in the world? And by…
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Managing childhood myopia

by Trixie Do, Community Engagement Officer, Optometry Australia
May 6, 2022May 11, 2022

The concerning rise of childhood myopia, or short-sightedness, has been a global topic of conversation lately – especially with emerging…
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Helping parents see the big picture – why your kids need a regular eye test

by Luke Arundel, Chief Clinical Officer, Optometry Australia
January 24, 2022January 24, 2022

Each year one in five children will head back to school with an undetected vision problem, despite the majority (79%)…
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New initiative encourages kids to eat more veggies

by Good Vision For Life
October 16, 2020October 16, 2020

Did you know that currently only 6 per cent of children aged 2-17 years are consuming the recommended amount of…
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International Youth Day: Taking a closer look at kids’ eye health

by Good Vision For Life
August 12, 2020August 12, 2020

In recognition of International Youth Day today, we’re taking a closer look at kids’ eye health, particularly given the concerning…
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US ahead of Australia in its commitment to children’s eye health

by Good Vision For Life
June 12, 2019June 12, 2019

Optometry Australia applauds the United States in its commitment to improving children’s vision, with some states pushing for legislation to…
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New children’s book: The Boy in the Big Blue Glasses

by Good Vision For Life
May 28, 2019May 28, 2019

A boy. A superhero. A brave pirate leads his crew of girls and boys. Until the day Sammy feels different.…
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World Health Organization issues first-ever screen time guidelines for young kids

by Good Vision For Life
April 26, 2019April 26, 2019

The World Health Organisation has this week issued its first-ever guidance for how much screen time children under five should…
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Do kids need to wear sunglasses?

by Good Vision For Life
January 8, 2019January 8, 2019

The short answer: yes! UV radiation from the sun can cause significant damage to a child’s eyes and lead to…
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A spate of eye injuries caused by swooping magpies raises concern

by Good Vision For Life
October 26, 2017October 26, 2017

The fear is real. Any Australian who grew up with territorial swooping magpies on their route walking or cycling to…
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