Back-to-School Vision: The Myopia Checklist Every Parent Needs

As the new school year kicks off, parents are busy checking off stationery lists and fitting new uniforms. However, there is one essential tool for learning that often goes overlooked: a child’s vision. With roughly 80% of classroom learning being visual, undetected myopia (short-sightedness) can be the hidden barrier between a student and their full potential.

Our latest guide breaks down the subtle signs of myopia and why early detection is the key to long-term eye health.

• Spot the Hidden Signs: Learn the behavioural cues—like squinting, head tilting, or avoiding distance tasks—that often appear long before a child complains of blurry vision.
• Understand the "Why": Discover how modern habits, genetics, and extended near-work contribute to the development of myopia in primary school-aged children.
• Bridge the Learning Gap: Understand why children rarely speak up about vision issues and how undetected sight problems can be mistaken for a lack of focus or academic struggle.
• Protect Their Future: Find out how early intervention doesn't just clear up the whiteboard today, but actively reduces the risk of serious eye conditions in adulthood.

Don't let your child start the term at a disadvantage. Ensure their eyes are as ready for the classroom as their backpacks are.

Read the full checklist here: The Myopia Risk Checklist Every Parent Should Know Before School Starts