Welcome to the WidziMisie blog

Hi! I’m so glad you’re here. This is the first post on the blog of the WidziMisie Orthoptic Clinic — a place where I’ll be sharing knowledge about eyesight, especially the eyesight of the youngest.

What will I write about?

I want this blog to be a practical source of information for parents and carers. Here you’ll find, among other things:

• tips on how to recognise vision problems in your child,
• explanations of what vision therapy involves and who it is intended for,
• advice on eye hygiene in the age of smartphones and tablets,
• a behind-the-scenes look at the clinic and stories of little patients (with their parents’ consent).

Why is a child’s eyesight so important?

A child takes in as much as 80% of information about the world through sight. A properly functioning visual system means not only good visual acuity, but also efficient coordination of both eyes, accommodation, visual-motor coordination and the processing of what we see.

Early diagnosis is the best gift we can give our child’s eyes.

Have questions?

If you notice worrying signs in your child — squinting, tilting the head, difficulty reading — don’t wait. Please get in touch.