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Eyeform Kids and Children’s Glasses

April 13th, 2012

Vision plays a vital role in the reading and learning process for children. Unfortunately about 20% of children struggle to see clearly. Common problems include long-sightedness, short-sightedness, squints and lazy eyes. Some children suffer from dyslexia, derived from the Greek meaning for ‘difficulty with words’. Children with dyslexia often have trouble with reading, writing and spelling, maths, following instructions, and confusing left and right. It can also affect concentration, coordination, communication and short term memory.Whatever the problem, the sooner it is detected the more effectively it can be treated, with the most appropriate treatment or product tailored to the child’s age and specific needs.

Eyeform stock a wide and varied range of childens eyewear and we pride ourselves on the care we provide for children and parents.We have both optical glasses and sunglasses for children ranging from newborns through to young adults. This includes well known brands such as Active, Little Wingels, Ray-Ban, Zeiss and Zoobug. Eyeform kids dedicates itself to providing the best in children’s frames, assuring for all age brackets, that they are both practical and aesthetically pleasing. When dispensing our high quality eyewear, we take into account the advice of specialists, the needs of the child and wishes of their parents.

                                            

For children glasses must be comfortable, colourful and fun, and allow them to see better and undertake their daily activities without limitations and with this in mind we offer a vast selection in all different shapes, colours and sizes for both boys and girls.

One of our most popular products are our soft and flexible frames designed for babies and children aged from approximately three months to eight years. They are made from a lightweight allergy free material, and contain no screws or nose pads which may present choking hazards. A special adjustable head band keeps the frame snugly in place to improve optical correction. All of the frames are durable and safe and so come highly recommended for babies and active children.

Eyeform kids also cater for high and complicated prescriptions, often for children born with congenital cataracts who have recently undergone surgery. We supply polycarbonate high density lenses for all of our children, which are both non-breakable and scratch resistant.

We strongly recommend transition or tinted prescription lenses for reduced glare and full protection from the sun’s harmful UV rays. In addition we provide a full range of children’s sunglasses which aid them in dealing with the sun.These also come in snazzy and exciting colours and styles.

On top of all this we are pleased to announce that we will be stocking SWISSFLEX  eyewear for children. This eyewear is super light, does not apply pressure, does not slip and slide when children play and they look great. SWISSFLEX kids are unbeatable eyeglasses for children, absolutely reliable – even when the going gets tough.

     

Feel free to contact us or pop instore to see all these glasses or to pick up a brochure with further details of the eyecare services we can offer to children. In addition more news can be found on our pages via twitter and facebook.

         

 

 

Tags: babies, children, colourful, eyes, eyewear, glasses, infants, kids, Little Wingels, Raybans, sunglasses, Swissflex, UV protected, UV protection

Children’s Eye Tests and Recent Events in the UK

August 16th, 2011

After the recent riots that have occurred in various parts of the UK our sympathies go out to all shopkeepers and businesses affected by these goings on. In an already difficult economic climate it was heartbreaking to hear some of the personal stories of those affected and we hope that in the upcoming months they will be able to regain their custom and be up on their feet and running to even greater success in the future.

As things are slowly returning to normal and we hit the halfway point in August it gets to that time the children generally dread when the “Back to School” sales start to appear on TV and in newspapers. Which brings to our attention the subject of children’s eyes and sight. Statistics point out that half a million 5 year olds will also be attending for the first time in their lives and the sad news is – only 53% of the UK’s under 16’s have had a full eye examination.

It is estimated that up to 1 million children will be sitting through their lessons with uncorrected vision problems. Guidelines vary from region to region in the UK. Currently, all 4-5 year olds should have a vision check prior to school entry or as part of the school entry programme (this policy is due to be reviewed but is not expected to change).7 This check is carried out by the school nurse or by an orthoptist, depending on local policy. Most 4 year-olds can co-operate with a test of visual acuity; there are a number of different assessment methods appropriate for young children, varying from picture or shape tests to matching tests and, for those children able to, the Snellen chart. This said, there is increasing scepticism on the value of this test with systematic reviews showing mixed evidence to support its effectiveness.

Screening in school-aged children 6 years and over
There are not currently any national guidelines set out for the screening of these children. The main issue lies in detecting refractive errors. Unnoticed, these can cause a number of problems ranging from the specific problems (e.g. chronic headaches) to underachievement academically. This itself has a very broad impact on the child’s future. However, the benefits of screening at this age are still not clear and, whilst local screening policies should not be changed, it is not recommended that new programmes be set up for this age group.

Here are some tips for parents to be aware of courtesy of the informative website www.allaboutvision.com

If you see your child…..

Consistently sitting too close to the TV or holding a book too close
Losing their place while reading or using a finger to guide their eyes when reading
Squinting or tilting the head to see better
Frequent eye rubbing
Sensitivity to light and/or excessive tearing
Closing one eye to read, watch TV or see better
Avoiding activities which require near vision, such as reading or homework, or distance vision, such as participating in sports or other recreational activities
Complaining of headaches or tired eyes
Avoiding using a computer, because it “hurts their eyes”

If any of the above have been observed then it is time that you take your child for a full eye examination at an accredited optician. It is also worth noting that all children under the age of 16 are entitled to a free NHS eye test. Remember to keep a look out for further updates on our facebook and twitter pages.

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Tags: children, examination, NHS, pre school, school, summer

Looking After Childrens Eye in Summertime

August 8th, 2011

Having been recently reading of the news of studies that children these days will have a life expectancy of 100 has brought to mind a few important issues. Firstly a recent report stated that in the USA artificial lens implants are now topping the list as the most frequently implanted medical device into the human body. This is due in the most part due to the treatment of cataracts In addition hearing devices were also very high up on that list. It brings to the attention just how vital it is that we protect these to precious senses particularly of our children from a young age.

As London is in the middle of it’s summer season (Although a very mixed one at best right now) the sunny days we have had has seen a number of children out with little protection from the sun for the eyes. In addition it is noticeable the young ones we see out there wearing cheap sunglasses often obtain from markets or shops which whilst at a reasonable price have little by way of safety standard attached to it . The major concern with this is of course that in saving money the longer term effects can be far more costly. Glasses with no UV protection can in fact be damaging to the eye. Our pupils will open up greater whilst wearing sunglasses (Much as they do at night) meaning any glasses that are not UV protected allow for pupil damage to occur. So as we enjoy the sunshine it is important that much like wearing sunscreen for the skin attention should be placed on how the eyes are protected with the sun. Ensure that whatever your age the sunglasses you use are UV protected and conform to correct safety standards.

At eyeform we pride ourselves for our stocks of sunglasses and this includes our children’s brands such as Little Wingels, Centrostyle and our biggest sellers Ray Ban all of which are UV protected and aimed at ensuring eye health is maintained.

Of note I would like to remind you of that you can read frequent updates from eyeform on
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