CARE OF EYESIGHT

Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 48, 26 February 1927, Page 16

CARE OF EYESIGHT

That a child's eyes require as much care as any other part of its small body is pretty well understood nowadays, but at ;this time ' of the year, when so much-of his time is spent out of doors and when roads may be particularly dusty and the sand on the seashore blowing in clouds it is advisable to take a little extra care (says a writer in the "London Daily Mail"). While motoring or travelling by road a pair of tinted plain glass spectacles provide splendid protection against dust and flying insects, and also shield tho eyes from any glare of the sun.' . When sitting in the garden or en the beach the children should be warned against reading with .the sun shining fullon their books. Indoors they should avoid' a bad light and reading or writing with a shadow cast, on book or • block. This frequently happens in the easo of writing, the shadow being thrown from the child's own hand.

Beading while lying flat on the back is also a strain on a child's eyes. The print in most children's books these days is clear and bold, but the larger the type the better, especially for the tiny ones to whom reading still presents some difficulties.

Nor is it good for them to lie in strong sunlight without any shade over their eyes. A handkerchief doubled two or three times and spread over the eyes will afford ample protection while they enjoy a sunbath at the seaside.

If sand or dust does get into the eye causing inflammation, bathe it with water iv which a little boracic powder has been dissolved. Uso an oyebath ,and let tho child blink the injured eye several timeß in tho lotion.