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Practical tips about children's vision, vision therapy and life at the clinic.
Myopia in children — how to slow it down
Childhood myopia progresses fast. See what actually slows it — time outdoors, low-dose atropine drops, MiSight lenses and orthokeratology.
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Digital eye strain — protecting your eyes during screen work
Burning, dry, tired eyes after screen work? Learn the causes of digital eye strain and research-backed fixes — the 20-20-20 rule, blinking and ergonomics.
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Lazy eye (amblyopia) in children — what it is and how to treat it
Lazy eye (amblyopia) is the most common cause of reduced vision in one eye in children. I explain the causes, treatments and why timing matters.
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A child's first eye examination — when and how often?
When should you take your child for their first eye exam, and how often to repeat it? A practical orthoptist's guide based on guidelines and research.
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Blue-light-filtering glasses — do they really help?
Are blue-light-filtering glasses a trendy add-on or genuine help? I look at what the research (including Cochrane) says about eye strain and sleep.
Read moreEye accommodation — how to improve and train focusing flexibility
What accommodation is, where its disorders come from in children and adults, and how exercises (flippers, the Hart chart) and the 20-20-20 rule help improve near-vision clarity.
Read moreConvergence exercises — how to strengthen your eyes' teamwork
What convergence is, how to recognise convergence insufficiency and which exercises (Brock string, pencil push-ups) help strengthen your eyes' teamwork up close. A practical guide by an orthoptist.
Read moreOphthalmologist, optometrist, optician, orthoptist, refractionist — what's the difference?
Who's who in eye care? I explain the differences between an ophthalmologist, optometrist, dispensing optician, orthoptist and refractionist — training, scope of work and the career path.
Read moreWelcome to the WidziMisie blog
Our blog is launching — a place where I share knowledge about children's eyesight, vision therapy and everyday eye care for the whole family.
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