Young
Baby's first eye exam
Good
vision is very important to children because so much of what they learn
is taken in through their eyes. So it's never too soon to start your
child's eyecare. You'll find most infants and pre-school children have
regular vision screening as part of their routine developmental checks.
These early checks are invaluable, but aren't as thorough as a full eye
examination.
Tests for toddlers
We advise that children should
have their first eye examination at around three years old. Learning
difficulties can sometimes be caused by uncorrected vision problems, so
the earlier they can be detected, the better the chance of correcting
them.
How do you know if your child has an eye problem?
During the first 12 years of our lives, as much as 80% of learning is
accomplished through our vision. Yet, one out of every four children
has an undetected vision problem that may inhibit their progress. It
can be difficult to spot. Children have no way of knowing if what they
see is any different from what others can see. But there are a number
of tell-tale signs you can look out for, for example: is your child
sitting too close to the TV; do they rub their eyes repeatedly; are
they clumsy; do they squint?
Our children's glasses are built to last
Children's
glasses are specifically designed to fit small faces. There are lots of
features and special lenses you can choose to ensure their glasses fit
comfortably and will survive the rough and tumble of a busy active
life. Your child's new glasses will be fitted and adjusted to ensure
they are comfortable to wear. They'll also be given a free case in
which to keep them when not being worn, and a lens cleaning cloth. No
matter how carefully they look after their glasses, accidents do
happen. We'll mend or replace broken parts if necessary.
