How's your eyesight? Leading eye specialists have told 5 News that Britain’s children are at increased risk of becoming short-sighted. 5 News' @peterofthelane has been finding what could be causing this. @Moorfields | @UniofBradford | @CollegeOptomUK
@5_News @UoBOptometry @peterofthelane @Moorfields @UniofBradford @CollegeOptomUK Good stuff, but surveying us optometrists is anecdotal - better to point out that there is strong evidence and that this is a global issue - that the WHO has been (ahem) focused on for a while.
@5_News @peterofthelane @Moorfields @UniofBradford @CollegeOptomUK Hi @5_News - You've certainly got your eye on the ball! Thanks for raising awareness of myopia. Outdoor time and changing lifestyles is indeed critical. But the elephant in the room is...it's so hard. (Perhaps too hard?). Treatments are available, but better funding is needed.