Eye Health - EYFS/Early Years activities, Displays and ideas
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OPTOMETRIST DRAMATIC ROLE-PLAY PACK
Everything you need to set up an optometrist role-play area!
Pack includes:
(Please note that words, etc. can be altered within the editable docx file version.)
‘Optometrist’ banner
‘I saw the optometrist today!’ badges
Optometrist and Optician identity cards - Name Writing
‘Waiting Area’ and ‘Please Wait’ Posters/Signs
‘Keep your eyes healthy’ Poster
Optometrist word mats
Optometrist word cards
‘Welcome! Please sign in for your appointment’ sign for encouraging emergent writing
‘Open’ & ‘Closed’ signs
‘Optometrist Opening Times’ Poster - Space to draw hands on clock and write times
‘Opens at…o’ clock’ and ‘Closes at…o’ clock’ signs - spaces for emergent writing
Templates for emergent writing - ‘Optometrist Notes’, ‘Appointments’ & ‘Patient Details’ forms
Eye charts x3
Glasses Styles tick sheet
Glass and Sunglasses prop cards x16
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National Eye Health Week
National Eye Health Week is an annual awareness campaign in the UK, typically held in late September. It is organised by Vision Matters to promote the importance of maintaining good eye health and encourage people to get regular eye tests. The event brings together health professionals, charities, and organisations to raise awareness about eye-related issues and educate the public on how to protect their vision.
Key Aspects of National Eye Health Week:
Purpose:
The campaign emphasises the importance of regular eye tests, which not only help detect vision problems but can also identify other health issues like diabetes and high blood pressure.
It highlights the steps individuals can take to maintain healthy eyes, such as wearing sunglasses to protect against UV rays, eating a balanced diet rich in vitamins beneficial for eye health, and quitting smoking, which is linked to eye conditions like macular degeneration.
Public Participation:
Various events, workshops, and free eye tests are often offered by opticians, healthcare organisations, and schools across the UK during the week. There are also social media campaigns and educational resources shared to promote better understanding of eye care.
Raising Awareness About Eye Conditions:
The week addresses common eye conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. It stresses the importance of early detection and management to prevent vision loss.
Workplace Initiatives:
Many workplaces get involved by encouraging employees to take screen breaks and promoting eye health at work, especially for those who spend long hours in front of computers.
By focusing on eye care, National Eye Health Week seeks to reduce preventable vision problems and ensure people understand the role of lifestyle choices in maintaining healthy eyes.
For more information, you can visit Vision Matters.
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