Children's eye care
Many children find eye examinations quite daunting, especially if it's their first time.
When should I schedule a children's eye test for my child?
Poor vision can impede a child's development, and overlooking any issues in young eyes can lead to bigger difficulties later in life. Children's eyes are not fully developed until around age 7, and the chances of correcting certain vision problems diminish greatly after this age. Therefore, it's crucial for children to undergo regular eye checks. We can use various pictures and other means to assess their vision.
All newborn babies should be screened for proper eye function before leaving the hospital. Subsequently, all children should undergo a comprehensive eye examination at age 3 and regularly thereafter. Eye examinations for children can be conducted at any stage of their development, regardless of their age. If you suspect your child has an eye problem, please schedule a test to assess their needs.
All children's eye tests are provided free of charge by the NHS, and our optometrists are eager to examine your child's eyes, no matter how young they are. Your child doesn't need to know the alphabet, as we can use various pictures to assess their vision.
These standard eye tests can also be upgraded to our Advance or Advance Gold Eye Examinations
Children's Eye Test
A variety of spectacles are available for children under the NHS optical voucher scheme at no cost. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive range of children's glasses that you can upgrade to. These frames are designed to be more flexible, durable, and comfortable for children to wear. They also offer the option of thinner, lightweight, and reflection-free lenses. For older children, we can also provide contact lenses.
What signs should I look out for as a parent?
If your child displays the following typical symptoms, they should be examined immediately to rule out any vision problems:
- Frustration when reading
- Closing or covering one eye
- Poor handwriting
- Squinting or frowning to see
- Rubbing eyes or blinking excessively
- Difficulty copying from the blackboard
- Complaints of blurry or unclear vision
- Short attention span; gazing out of the window
- Frequently losing their place while reading
- Skipping words or lines of text