Screen children in schools to find lazy eyes early, experts warn

Experts warn that children with lazy eyes are being missed for treatment due to a lack of early screenings in schools, mainly in areas with capacity or budget constraints. The British and Irish Orthoptic Society is advocating for vision screenings in all schools in England to detect amblyopia, a condition best treated before age seven. With only 11% of local authorities offering vision screening, parents are urged to bring their children for regular NHS-funded eye tests every one to two years, highlighting the importance of early detection and treatment for this condition.