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Child Eyecare

Eye issues can occur at any stage of life, so regular eye assessments are crucial for early detection and to reduce the chance of a condition worsening. This makes scheduling your child’s eye appointments a priority.

Why child eye care is essential

The first detailed eye exam should occur when a child turns 3, followed by exams at least every two years once they reach school age. For those already wearing prescription eyewear, annual checkups are advised.

Good vision is critical to a child’s learning and overall development, particularly because children primarily rely on visual cues for learning around age 12. Often, vision issues go undetected for a while, mainly because children have no point of reference to compare their vision, leaving them unaware of any issues.

What are the symptoms of eye problems in children?

If your child voices symptoms like eye soreness, headaches, or academic struggles, spotting vision issues can be challenging. That’s why regular eye assessments are so important.

Signs of potential vision issues:

  • Lack of interest in objects at a distance
  • Sitting very close to the TV or blackboard or holding things close to their eyes
  • Frequent squinting or discomfort in bright light
  • Poor hand-eye coordination, such as having trouble with catching objects

What happens during my child’s vision assessment?

During the assessment, our optometrists will:

  • Evaluate pupil reactions to light
  • Assess the eyes’ ability to focus on and track objects
  • Conduct a retinoscopy to check the eye’s interior
  • Conduct a retinoscopy to evaluate the refractive status
  • Young kids who are unable to identify letters may be asked to recognise shapes or symbols. The ‘tumbling E’ game is often used, asking children to indicate the direction the ‘E’ is pointing

The optometrist will decide if prescription glasses are needed based on these assessments. If so, yearly evaluations are essential to confirm if the vision remains consistent; children often require an updated prescription as their eyes develop.

Schedule your child’s complete eye exam with us today.

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