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Image shows 2 stick people; one taller wearing a dress and a smaller one reaching to hold their hand in a grey bubble to the right-hand side. To the left are the words eye spy in black and blue text. To the top is the Sightline telephone befriending logo in blue with green bubbles around it.

Eye spy with my little eye

It’s almost the weekend! Why not get out and about with the kids or grandkids and play a game eye spy, build a den or even go puddle jumping if the weather forecast is bad!
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We’re supporting this year’s National Eye Health Week (NEHW) which takes place from 19 to 25 September. The campaign promotes the importance of good eye health and the need for regular eye tests for all.

It’s almost the weekend! Why not get out and about with the kids or grandkids and play a game eye spy, build a den or even go puddle jumping if the weather forecast is bad!

Spending time outdoors during childhood has been shown to lower the risk of developing myopia (short-sightedness) and may also slow the progression of the condition.

Time outside is especially important for younger children as their eyes continue to develop until they reach around eight years of age – you should aim for at least a couple of hours each day.

Click here for some ideas for outdoor fun in your garden or local area.

Image shows 2 stick people; one taller wearing a dress and a smaller one reaching to hold their hand in a grey bubble to the right-hand side. To the left are the words eye spy in black and blue text. To the top is the Sightline telephone befriending logo in blue with green bubbles around it.
Image shows 2 stick people; one taller wearing a dress and a smaller one reaching to hold their hand in a grey bubble to the right-hand side. To the left are the words eye spy in black and blue text. To the top is the Sightline telephone befriending logo in blue with green bubbles around it.