Children and young people articles

As a parent, it is natural to be vigilant about your child's health, not least when you notice frequent changes in their glasses prescription. Your optician may check for the possibility of keratoconus.

Written in association with Miss Joanne Hancox, consultant ophthalmic surgeon

Written with Dr Annegret Dahlmann-Noor, Consultant Ophthalmologist

There are about 1,000 serious accidental eye injuries in children in the UK every year. Even with the best treatment, these injuries can result in lasting poor vision.