CHILDREN'S EYE CARE

Your child is never too young for an eye examination. We recommend bringing them their first eye exam around the age of 3 years.

Good vision is essential in every child’s development and regular eye examinations are the key to good eyesight.

A child does not have to be able to read the letters or pictures on the Chart, to have their eyes examined. We can tell how well the eyes are seeing using simple tests and using instruments (shining lights) and watching how the eyes respond.

A recent Eyecare Trust study found that around a million young people in the UK have undetected vision problems which may cause difficulty in learning. Whilst more than 90% of children visit a dentist regularly, just over 50% have ever had an eye test.

It is claimed that over 80% of what a child learns in school is visually, so ensuring that your child has good vision can make a significant difference in their academic performance.

It’s easy for parents/guardians to think there’s nothing wrong with their child’s sight, not realising that vision can change quickly as young children’s eyes develop.

The NHS provide free glasses for children and at Pinder Eyecare, we provide a pair as spares – as accidents can happen. Repairs and replacements are also provided Free by the NHS, for under 16’s.

Our junior range includes: Ray- Ban, Tomatoes and Roald Dahl.

We recommend an annual eye examination for your children and a parent or guardian must be present when a child is having an eye examination.