|briGHT eyes| Through a child's eyes There are important milestones in your children's vision development. Routine tests will keep their eyes healthy M ost children will have good eyesight - it's not until their teenage years and beyond that eye health needs attention in the form of glasses or contact lenses. However, problems do sometimes arise, and your child's eyesight is too precious to leave to chance. The earlier problems are tackled, the better - in fact, if conditions aren't identified and treated quickly, the damage can be permanent. All babies have their eyes checked for physical defects within 72 hours of birth, and again at six-to-eight weeks old by a health visitor or GP. They should then have a check-up at least every two years, as problems can occur at any age. Don't wait for sight tests at school, which usually happen at four or five years old (depending on the area). This is especially important if there's a family history of eye problems. > www.athomemagazine.co.uk JULY 2014 | 61http://www.athomemagazine.co.uk