Children's Vision

Children’s vision is about more than just clarity of sight. A child’s eyesight plays a crucial role in their learning and development.

Many children are unaware of vision problems that they may have, which means routine eye examinations are vital for early detection and treatment.

Our optometrists are skilled in working with children, and endeavour to make the experience of an eye test welcoming, fun and enjoyable for children of all ages.

Common difficulties affecting children include:

Vision Disorders

We prescribe glasses or contact lenses to support healthy visual development in children.

Children with refractive errors like myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism may experience blurry vision, squinting, headaches, eyestrain and difficulty focusing at school or on screens.

Ocular Focusing and Coordination Difficulties

We treat binocular vision disorders with vision therapy or spectacles.

These issues affect eye alignment and focusing, causing eyestrain, tired eyes, headaches and difficulty with schoolwork.

Lazy or Turned Eyes

We assess and monitor conditions like amblyopia and strabismus from an early age.

Amblyopia affects vision development in one eye, while strabismus causes misalignment. Symptoms include eye turning, head tilting, double vision and poor concentration.

Myopia Control

We offer specialised lenses designed to slow myopia progression.

Myopia occurs when the eye grows too long. It often worsens during childhood and increases the risk of future eye diseases if not managed early.