Children's Eyecare
As children grow, their eyes change quickly.
EYE EXAMS FOR CHILDREN
Your child is never too young for an eye examination. We recommend to give them
their first eye exam around the age of 3 years.
If there are any concerns, our Optometrists are happy to see the child at any age. Good vision is essential in every child’s development and regular eye examinations are the key to good eyesight.
A child does not have to be able to read the letters or pictures on the Chart, to have their eyes examined. We can tell how well the eyes are seeing using simple tests and using instruments (shining lights) and watching how the eyes respond.
If there are any concerns, our Optometrists are happy to see the child at any age. Good vision is essential in every child’s development and regular eye examinations are the key to good eyesight.
A child does not have to be able to read the letters or pictures on the Chart, to have their eyes examined. We can tell how well the eyes are seeing using simple tests and using instruments (shining lights) and watching how the eyes respond.
Around a million young people in the UK have undetected vision problems
An Eyecare Trust study found that around a million young people in the UK have
undetected vision problems which may cause difficulty in learning. Whilst more than
90% of children visit a dentist regularly, just over 50% have ever had an eye test.
(Reference: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Survey 2013).
It is claimed that over 80 percent of what a child learns in school is visually, so ensuring that your son or daughter has good vision can make a significant difference in their academic performance.
It is claimed that over 80 percent of what a child learns in school is visually, so ensuring that your son or daughter has good vision can make a significant difference in their academic performance.
Around a million young people in the UK have undetected vision problems
An Eyecare Trust study found that around a million young people in the UK have
undetected vision problems which may cause difficulty in learning. Whilst more than
90% of children visit a dentist regularly, just over 50% have ever had an eye test.
(Reference: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Survey 2013).
It is claimed that over 80 percent of what a child learns in school is visually, so ensuring that your son or daughter has good vision can make a significant difference in their academic performance.
It is claimed that over 80 percent of what a child learns in school is visually, so ensuring that your son or daughter has good vision can make a significant difference in their academic performance.
EYE HEALTH IN CHILDREN
It’s easy for parents/guardians to think there’s nothing wrong with their child’s sight,
not realising that vision can change quickly as young children’s eyes develop.
The NHS provide free glasses for children. Repairs and replacements are also provided Free by the NHS, for under 16’s.
We recommend an annual eye examination for your children and a parent or guardian must be present when a child is having an eye examination.
The NHS provide free glasses for children. Repairs and replacements are also provided Free by the NHS, for under 16’s.
We recommend an annual eye examination for your children and a parent or guardian must be present when a child is having an eye examination.
LOOK OUT FOR THESE WARNING SIGNS
- Excessive Blinking
- Using their finger whilst reading to guide their eyes
- Squinting
- Complaining of tired eyes or headaches
- Excessive tearing and/or light sensitivity
- Eye straining or head tilting to see better
- Peering closely at books & TV
- Frequent eye rubbing
- Closing an eye to see better, watch TV or read
- Complaining of computer, phone or tablet screens hurting their eyes
- Bumping into objects
- Poor performance at school
