Eye exams for children
The eyesight of your child is extremely important to their social and educational development. Even before starting school, children can have their eyes checked to evaluate their vision and muscle balance.
Detecting problems at this age can often help prevent them in the future. Our exams are tailored to the child’s age. If there are any issues, we will advise on the best course of action.
It is recommend that all children aged 3 onwards have their eyes tested by an optometrist regularly.
What happens in a children's eye exam
You may book your child in for an eye exam with us at any time providing they are due or if you have any concerns about their vision.
We can use upper or lower case letter charts but also pictures if letter names aren’t yet known. There’s even an assessment that can be made on a baby’s vision using a preferential looking test.
Our optometrist will routinely assess the alignment of their eyes, measure the prescription to see whether glasses are needed and check the health of the eyes.
The whole exam is designed around the individual child and every effort is made to get the best result in a relaxed/fun environment. All results are explained as the exam progresses.
Children's eyewear
Glasses are now very fashionable and we’re passionate about supplying the best eyewear possible, especially for youngsters.
With styles to suit all, including casual, funky, smart or sporty, if your child needs new glasses, you certainly won’t be disappointed with the range we have to offer.
All children under 16 who need glasses are entitled to an NHS spectacle voucher whenever their prescription changes or if they lose or damage their glasses. This voucher can be used towards any glasses or we have range of frames and lenses free when using this.
Myopia management
There is currently no cure for short-sightedness and until now, adults and children with myopia have been dependent on spectacles or contact lenses to correct their vision.
In recent years, exciting new developments in contact lens technology brings you the option to slow or halt the progression of myopia through contact lenses.
