Discover all the clues to good vision.... Are about as big as a ping-pong ball Sit in a little hollow area in your skull (called the eye socket) Are protected.

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Discover all the clues to good vision...

Are about as big as a ping-pong ball Sit in a little hollow area in your skull (called the eye socket) Are protected at the front by the eyelid Are kept clean by blinking Are connected to your brain by a little cable called the optic nerve Your eyes Discover all the clues to good vision…

Eyes are very different What differences can you see? Discover all the clues to good vision…

What makes up your eye? Discover all the clues to good vision…

Let’s take a look inside Veins Optic nerve Macula Discover all the clues to good vision…

How do I see things? Find all the clues to good vision…

What happens when I look at things? Eye Brain Find all the clues to good vision…

Looking after your eyes Wear sunglasses and a hat when you are outside, especially in summer Eat lots of vegetables, fruits, nuts and fish Rest your eyes from the computer or television Use a good light when reading Tell mum or dad if you think there is a problem with your vision or eyes Discover all the clues to good vision…

All eyes are different Everybody’s eyes see the same things a bit differently Some people have trouble seeing things up close and some people have trouble seeing far away Many people need glasses or eye exercises to help them see clearly Discover all the clues to good vision…

Near sighted Can see clearly up close but things in the background can be blurry Discover all the clues to good vision…

Astigmatism Front of the eye is shaped like a football instead of a basketball, making some things blurry Discover all the clues to good vision…

Colour vision problem Colours are not seen as they should be Discover all the clues to good vision…

Any questions? Optometry Australia Discover all the clues to good vision…

Notes for teachers: Facts 1 in 4 children has an undetected eye problem Good vision is important for your students social, educational and behavioural development Early detection is key

Notes for teachers: How can I help? 1.Ensure a good vision classroom 2.Know the signs that may indicate a vision problem in your students 3.Advise parents of possible concerns

Ensure good and even lighting Limit computer sessions to less than two hours Minimise reflections from the monitor The top of the monitor should be approximately at or slightly below eye level Use appropriate font sizes and colours on the monitor and whiteboard Encourage outdoor activities at lunch and recess Make sure sunglasses and a hat are worn outdoors Make sure appropriate protective eyewear is worn when playing sport

One eye turns in or out while the other points straight ahead Frequent blinking or rubbing the eyes Poor hand-eye coordination Difficulty learning to read Complaints of headaches Red or watery eyes

If you think a student may have an eye problem, speak to parents. Recommend that the parent take their child to an optometrist for a thorough eye examination.

To download free Children’s Vision resources and for more information, visit the Optometry Australia website or contact your local optometrist