Do you have a child who is short-sighted

News - 8 September 2022

Staff at the University of Bradford want to hear your (and your children’s) views on short-sightedness and the new ways we can manage it.
child having an eye test

They have an online focus group running on Tuesday 4th October 6:30-8:30pm, which will give you information about what short-sightedness is, why it happens, and what methods can be used to stop it getting worse.

If interested, please follow this link: https://forms.office.com/r/Cp46znCXks.

Should you have any questions, or are interested but cannot attend this date, please email myopia-research@bradford.ac.uk to be considered for future meetings.

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