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Children's vision It is vitally important to have the vision of your child checked. Eye problems in children can develop quickly, and, if left unattended, can lead to serious decrease in vision, which can be irrepairable. Early detection of visual problems greatly increases the chances of successful treatment. Do Many Children have Vision Problems? Yes. Recent university studies show:
At what age can I have my child's vision checked? Children can be checked at any age. They do not have to know numbers or letters to read the chart. As a broad rule: From birth onward: Optometrists can perform a number of tests that do not require any response from the infant. Your Optometrist will check
From age 3 to primary school: Optometrists can accurately determine the vision that a child attains. It does not matter if your child doesn't know any letters or numbers. We will check
From primary school onward, Optometrists can very accurately measure the level of vision, and focussing ability of the eyes. I think my child is making up symptoms because other kids at school have glasses, and they're the 'in thing.' This is a lot more common than you might think! We have a number of tests that can be used to check vision, and can easily tell if the symptoms are genuine, and if there is cause for concern. It is impossible to 'fake' through an eye exam. What symptoms should I look for in my child? If you are a parent or teacher, some particular symptoms to look for include:
Parents often find it difficult to detect a specific symptom, so if you have ANY concern, please ensure your child has an eye examination. What happens at an eye test? It is a simple thing to have an eye test, and we will be able to tell you immediately if there is cause for concern. In some cases, children with problems can be treated with eye exercises rather than glasses. We will give you a full explanation about your child's problem which will include:
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