September 20, 2016
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New figures reveal 1.6 million school-aged children estimated to be living with an undetected vision problem

New figures reveal 1.6Million school-aged children estimated to be living with an undetected vision

More than 1.6 million school-aged children in England could be living with an undiagnosed vision problem that impacts on their educational and social development according to new figures released by National Eye Health Week and Boots Opticians.

With up to 80-85% of our perception, learning, cognition and activities facilitated through vision, it’s clear that the quality of a child’s eyesight plays a vital role in their development. Poor vision in younger children is often due to the presence of Amblyopia (lazy eye) – a developmental disorder that leads to reduced vision.

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