Busy parents forgetting eye care

Following news over the summer that school children were missing out on eye tests (Comment 24.07.15), the spotlight has now fallen on parents.

This is because a study released by ABDO this week has found 60 per cent of parents do not know their children should have an eye test every two years.

Perhaps even more alarming is that a third of parents think the first eye test should only be carried out once their offspring has started school.

Therefore, research by two optical bodies – The College of Optometrists having exposed issues in schools in July – confirms child eye care is being neglected. But what needs to be done next?