kids eye exams

Your child’s eye exam will not be the same as an adult’s. The eye test will be adapted according to your child’s age, development and capability, so don’t think that your child is too young for an eye exam. We can even find their prescription without asking them any difficult questions using a skilled technique called retinoscopy (it’s painless and quick and just involves looking into a bright light) And all our young patients get a free colouring pack to take away! It is very important that child is seen ideally before 3 years of age but definitely before they start school.

Each eye is tested separately and then they are checked again to make sure they work properly together. A retinoscope is used as described above. Special charts are also used to enhance the diagnosis. Shapes and pictures are used if your child is too young to read or understand the alphabet. An ophthalmoscope is then used quickly and painlessly to check the overall health of the eyes.

The results will be discussed with you and if your child does not need glasses then its important to maintain regular eye checks.