Children's Eyecare
Eye examinations are essential for every child's healthcare and personal development. If children have poor vision, they will find it difficult to learn at school as well as enjoy everyday childhood activities.
Research shows that one in five school children has an undetected eye problem. As 80% of a child's learning occurs visually, many children cannot see well enough to reach their full potential. Typical warning signs are excessive blinking, squinting, peering closely at book, or TV, and poor performance at school.
Young Eyes
Children should have their first eye examination before starting school. It does not matter if a child is too young to talk or read a letter chart. Our practice uses a range of techniques and modern equipment to detect visual problems at an early age. Parents are also encouraged to take part in the eye test and ask any questions about their child's vision.
We stock a wide range of frames specially designed for young faces. Many have soft nose pads for extra comfort and spring hinges to stand up to the rough and tumble of everyday life. We also provide the majority of children's spectacles for free under the NHS voucher scheme.
Free Eye Tests
Even if nothing appears to be wrong it is important that children should have an eye test at least once a year. It costs nothing to have this done under the NHS and you will also receive a contribution towards the cost of their glasses.