Myopia (nearsightedness) is a condition in which close objects are visibly clear, while distanced objects are blurred. This is understood as a refractive disorder that occurs as the eyeball elongates (gets longer). Myopia can cause exponentially more serious complications if the refractive error is severe
Myopia is the most common eye disorder in the world, and the biggest cause of visual impairment, especially in children, according to Australian behavioural optometrist Jacqueline Gattegno
Most stereotypes are based on prejudice, but occasionally, one pops up that’s based on fact – even if only remotely. “Smart kids wear glasses” could be among them, at least up to a point. Australian behavioural optometrist Jacqueline Gattegno sheds light on what is known regarding the intriguing link between myopia and IQ.
One part of the brain conjures up an image based on the data it receives from the eyes. Other parts of the brain interpret it. The gift of sight involves much more than just the eyes.
Covid-19 lockdowns are saving us from a viral infection at the cost of our children’s eyesight. Australian Smart Vision behavioural optometrists who have a special interest in myopia prevention, Gary Rodney and Jacqueline Gattegno, have voiced their concern that the stay-home regulations may prove to have closed the door on a pandemic and opened it…
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