Specs no longer geeky

Children who wear glasses are no longer the target for bullies, according to new research findings published by the College of Optometrists as part of its ongoing campaign to raise consumer awareness of eye health issues.

In contrast, nearly two thirds of adults (64 per cent) participating in the College survey admitted that children were teased or bullied for wearing glasses when they were at school. In contrast, only 5 per cent of children now under 16 said that they are 'bullied' for the same reason, and only 7 per cent are 'teased' or told they look 'geeky'.