Eye Examinations

Children's eyecare

Regular eye examinations are an important part of a child's healthcare programme. At Eyesite, we offer a comprehensive eyecare service for children through the NHS. Eye examination costs are covered by the NHS for children under the age of 16, and NHS vouchers issued after the eye examination will cover the full cost of many of our frames and lenses.

We also specialise in children's eye problems, such as colour deficiency or dyslexia, so just make an appointment to come in and see us for any advice you may need. We want to make sure your child looks forward to visiting our practices whilst learning the importance of taking care of their eyes. Edgar is our children's mascot and regularly sends out appointment reminders.

How important is it to have my child's eyes examined regularly?

Many vision problems begin at an early age in childhood, so it's important for children to receive proper eye care from the time they are infants. Early detection and treatment are essential to preventing conditions that could potentially cause future problems or vision loss.

Poor eyesight can have a significant adverse affect on a child's educational and social performance. We recommend that every child has a professional eye examination shortly after birth, by six months of age and again just prior to entering school. Once in school, children should receive annual eye exams.

 Some of the signs to look for in your child:

•  Excessive blinking

•  Squinting or screwing up the eyes to see

•  Poor performance at school

•  Reluctance in reading

•  Sitting closer to TV, peering closer to read books

•  Clumsiness

•  Headaches 

Making eyecare fun

We want to make sure your child looks forward to visiting our practices whilst learning the importance of taking care of their eyes, which is why we have toys and games for your child to play whilst waiting in the waiting area. We also have Edgar, who is our children's mascot, who regularly sends out appointment reminders.