'I've worn glasses since I was 4': Myleene Klass shares bespectacled school throwback snaps to raise awareness for children's eye health before stepping out in her chic specs
Myleene Klass detailed her struggles with myopia, also known as short sightedness, to raise awareness for children's eye health in an Instagram post shared on Tuesday.
The star, 43, shared a sweet duo of childhood snaps and an adorable picture showing her with her three children and revealed she wanted to urge parents to check their kids' eyesight, divulging: 'I have worn glasses since I was 4'.
Proudly sporting her glasses later in the day, she looked effortlessly chic as she emerged in a pair of dark framed specs paired with a smart black suit while leaving Global Radio Studios, after her Smooth FM show.
Sweet! Following her Smooth FM show, on Tuesday the singer took to Instagram to raise awareness for short sightedness saying 'I have worn glasses since I was 4'
In the collage image, a young Myleene is playing the violin in her school uniform while wearing glasses.
Myleene also shared a school portrait photo and the final image showed the proud mum beaming with her children Ava, 15, and Hero, 10 and Apollo two.
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She took to Instagram to share childhood memories of how her short sightedness effected her. She captioned the photo: 'I have Myopia AKA short sightedness.'
'I have worn glasses since I was 4. At school, I could never see the board unless I was at the front of the class and reading music meant nearly sitting on top of the stand blocking everyone’s view.'
Stunning: The mum-of-three took to Instagram to share childhood memories of how her short sightedness effected her before stepping out of Global Studios later on
She captioned the photo: 'I have Myopia AKA short sightedness'
The star encouraged parents to get their kids eyes tested as short sightedness is very common.
'I take my kids’ eye health really seriously as myopia can be hereditary and 1 in 6 kids in the UK are affected by it by the age of 15.'
'Myopia is actually on the rise and lockdown has resulted in more time spent indoors and extra screen usage.'
Awareness: The star encouraged parents to get their kids eyes tested as short sightedness is very common
'That’s why me and my family are backing CooperVision’s Brilliant Futures campaign, encouraging parents to get their children’s eyes checked and to watch out for the signs of Myopia…
'Struggling like me to see the board, suffering from headaches, tiredness.'
'Did you know you can now get specialist contact lenses especially for children like MiSight 1 day, that not only help with Myopia but can slow its progression by 59% on average?! Actually amazing!'
'Get your children’s eyes checked this school holiday and learn more about myopia management at www.coopervision.co.uk/brilliantfutures'
Appeal: She penned: 'Get your children’s eyes checked this school holiday and learn more about myopia management at www.coopervision.co.uk/brilliantfutures'
Chic: The singer made sure she wore her own glasses on Tuesday which she paired with the monochrome ensemble, which boasted a cross-front open-neck and tie-waist fastening
She also took to her Instagram stories to drive home the campaign and encourage people to get their children’s eyes checked.
The singer made sure she wore her own glasses on Tuesday which she paired with the monochrome ensemble, which boasted a cross-front open-neck and tie-waist fastening.
She paired her outfit with a stylish black blazer and opted for comfort with black chunky sandals. She accessorised with a black Chanel quilted chain strap bag and layered necklaces.
Donning an unmissable gold-faced watch on her left wrist, Myleene accessorised her right with a black-and-silver bangle.
Gorgeous: She accessorised with a black Chanel quilted chain strap bag and layered necklaces
Looking good! She paired her outfit with a stylish black blazer and opted for comfort with black chunky sandals
Wow: Donning an unmissable gold-faced watch on her left wrist, Myleene accessorised her right with a black-and-silver bangle
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