Visual impairment and mental health

Children aged between 8 and 11 years old who live with a visual impairment are three times more likely to develop a mental health problem than children with no visual impairment, according to new research.

The Nystagmus Network has been aware of this for a long time and always highlights the social and emotional aspects of nystagmus with parents and teachers.

Please click the link to read the full article in Optometry Today.