Childrens Eyecare

Caring for YOUNG EYES
Good eyesight is every child's passport to the future. If children have poor vision, they'll find it difficult to learn at school and to enjoy everyday childhood activities.

It's easy to assume your child can see properly, but sight can change quickly as the eye grows, and young children in particular may not understand or recognise that anything is wrong. That's why children should have their eyes examined at least once a year.

Our practice has vision tests and glasses specifically designed for young eyes and welcome children of all ages.

Testing YOUNG EYES
Did you know the first sight test should take place before your child's first birthday, and be followed by check-ups at around eighteen months and three years? That way any problems can be discovered well before school starts.

It doesn't matter if your child is too young to talk or read a letter chart. Our practice has modern equipment which can detect visual defects at any age. You are also welcome to take part in the eye test and ask any questions about your child's vision.

Frames for YOUNG EYES
Children should feel comfortable about wearing spectacles - otherwise they won't use them when they should. That's why we take great care to explain why glasses are important, and to ensure that they fit well and look good on young faces.
We have a stylish range of frames designed to appeal to children. Many have soft nose pads for extra comfort, and sprung hinges to reduce the chances of breakage.

Kids’ eyes need protection too.
Parents understand that their children’s skin is prone to sunburn and protect it with sun cream. Yet most parents may not realise the need to also protect their children’s eyes from the sun’s harmful UV rays and glare.

The simple fact is, children are more at risk of experiencing the eye-damaging effects of UV exposure than adults – for a number of reasons. For example:

Did you know that the average child receives 3 times the annual UV exposure as an adult?

In a child under 10 years of age; the lens in the eye allows more than 6 times the amount of UV radiation to penetrate than an adult's eye?

Protecting the skin during the first 18 years is likely to reduce the risk of cancer by more than 50%. Imagine what protection can do for young eyes!

It’s never too early to start caring for children’s eyes.

These facts are great examples of why taking care of children’s eyes is so important. Understanding the best ways to do that – and protecting them early – can preserve their quality and health of sight for now and the future.

Transitions® lenses block 100% of UV radiation and reduce discomforting glare.

Children require a safe, shatter-resistant lens material, which makes them excellent candidates for Transitions lenses. Transitions lenses are available in sturdy, lightweight, shatter- and impact-resistant materials in the industry’s widest selection of lens designs and brand names.