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A fun way to learn about eye care

A fun way to learn about eye care
Children are seeing clearly thanks to a new scheme.

Shotton-based opticians has teamed up with primary schools to teach children how to look after their eyes.

Pupils from Year Three at Golftyn Primary School have been taking part in the scheme and were visited by an optician who talked to them about how eyes work, both in humans and in animals.

This was followed by a eye themed quiz and a colouring competition.

The winning entry from the school was Abigail Collins who was rewarded with a pair of junior designer sunglasses. Her winning entry has now been framed and displayed in the opticians.

Branch manager Maijella Walsh said: "Young children are taught many things at school, from internet safety to how to brush their teeth, but many don't know how important it is to look after their eyes and to have regular eye tests.

"If a child has trouble with their eyesight and it is not picked up quickly it can have a real effect on their progress at school."

For further information on the scheme contact Mary Jane Greenhalgh on 07866 722051 or email maryjane@greenrowcheshire.co.uk.

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