A creative 10-year-old has her eyes on the prize after winning a competition to design a pair of glasses inspired by the wonders of outer space.
Ava Moffat was presented with a fun model of her design, a space rocket soft toy and a £50 toy shop voucher at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care’s Chingford branch on Old Church Road.
Youngsters were encouraged to look to the skies for inspiration and submit out-of-this-world designs celebrating planets, stars, rockets and the wonders of the universe. The competition also highlighted how spending time outdoors can help protect children’s eye health by reducing the risk of developing myopia (short-sightedness). All proceeds from the £1 entry fee went to Alzheimer’s Society.
Melodee Livingstone, Branch Manager, said: “This competition was a fun way to encourage children to let their imaginations take off and create wonderful, spec-tacular space-themed designs, while supporting our chosen charity, Alzheimer’s Society. Ava created a brilliantly imaginative pair of specs and is a very worthy winner.
“Myopia is becoming increasingly common among children, with research indicating that increased screen time and insufficient time outdoors are contributing factors. Our Design a Spec competition highlights the importance of regular eye tests and an active lifestyle in helping to protect children’s developing eyes.”
Ava’s mum, Nicola Paton, commented: “I’ve been coming to Scrivens for a long time and have also brought Ava here for her eye tests over the past few years. During a recent visit to collect her new myopia management glasses, she spotted the competition and picked up an entry form. Ava loves colouring and being creative, so she couldn’t wait to get started on her colourful, cosmic design. We’re delighted that she won, and she is so proud to see her idea brought to life!”
Family business Scrivens was established in 1938 and has 166 branches. For more information, visit www.scrivens.com
