Children & Teenagers
Their First Eye Exam
Did you know your children can have their eyes examined from any age? As well as monitoring the development of your child’s vision, regular visits to the Optician allow our qualified and experienced Optometrists to spot any potential problems at an early stage.
As with the majority of medical conditions, the sooner eye problems are diagnosed the more likely they are to be successfully treated.
Problems with vision can mean difficulty seeing the board or reading at school, which can quickly develop into boredom, disruptive behaviour and even a lack of interest in education altogether. For this reason, it’s important to make sure your child has their eyes tested regularly. We recommend a first examination no later than their 4th birthday, but earlier if you have any concerns or if there is a history of lazy eye or squint.
Early Warning Signs
Some of the most typical early symptoms of eye conditions include:
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Excessive blinking
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Squinting or screwing up the eyes to see
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Peering closely at books and screens
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Clumsiness
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Poor performance at school
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Reluctance to read
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Headaches
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The sooner an issue is detected, the quicker it can be addressed and treated.
