Children's Eyecare
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 and other methods to assess their vision.
These standard eye tests can also be upgraded to our Advance or Advance Gold Eye Examinations.
Children's Eye Test
If your child needs spectacles, they will get an NHS Optical Voucher which can be used towards the cost of spectacles or contact lenses. We have a range of spectacles whose cost would be completely covered by the value of this voucher. Additionally, this voucher can be used towards any of the other ranges of children's, teens' or adult's glasses.
These frames are designed to be more flexible, durable, and comfortable for children to wear. We 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