Amblyopia, which is often known as lazy eye, is among the most common eye problems to affect young people.
5% of all children develop squints
1 in 10 Year 8 pupils do not have glasses but need them
65% of children in Wales did not have an eye health check last year
Source: Royal National Institute of Blind People and Aston University
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