Vision Science Research Group

Vision in Childhood

These webpages are currently being developed to provide information for parents and professionals on:

Parents

- The developing visual system
- Common Terms used to describe vision
- Visual Impairment
- Visual Acuity - what do the numbers mean?
- Practical strategies to maximise everyday vision
- Spectacles

Professionals

- Dealing with a child with complex visual and neurological problems
- Information/leaflets to explain the eye appointment
- Communication with other Professionals and parents
- Effective Report writing
- Prescribing spectacles

If you would like to see any other information added to the webpages, or have a query, please contact ja.little@ulster.ac.uk

Parents

Professionals