College, ABDO & OSA launch children’s eye health campaign

The College of Optometrists, Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) and the Optical Suppliers Association (OSA) have partnered on a new children’s eye health campaign.

The Children’s Eye Health report, published by the consortium in conjunction with Mumsnet, revealed nearly one in 10 parents or carers (9%) will only take their child for their first optician visit if and when an eye health or vision issue arises.

Research commissioned with Mumsnet uncovered widespread confusion amongst parents about children’s eye care and the support available to them.

Denise Voon, clinical adviser at the College, said: ‘We’re calling for the national health and care services across the UK to better signpost parents to their local opticians as their first port of call for eye care.’