Children's Eyecare
Children's Eyecare
Regular eye examinations play an important role in your child's development, learning and confidence. At Eyeworks London we like to treat our little customers just as well as our grown-up ones. We are well experienced in dealing with children and have lots of little tricks to make the eye test easy and fun for them.
We like to see children from 3 ½ years old and ideally before they first start school. We also fit contact lenses for children from 8 years old.
Why are children's eye tests important?
Children often assume everyone sees the world the way they do. As a result, vision problems can go unnoticed and may affect learning, concentration, reading and everyday activities.
Regular eye examinations help us monitor how your child's vision is developing and identify any concerns early, including:
- Short-sightedness (myopia)
- Long-sightedness
- Astigmatism
- Eye teaming and focusing issues
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Squints (strabismus)
Signs your child may need an eye test
While some children have no obvious symptoms, you may notice:
- Sitting very close to screens
- Holding books close to their face
- Frequent headaches
- Rubbing their eyes
- Difficulty concentrating at school
- Squinting to see clearly
- Complaints of blurred vision
If you've noticed any of these signs, an eye examination can provide reassurance and help determine whether treatment is needed.
What happens during a children's eye examination?
Our experienced optometrists adapt every eye examination to suit your child's age and confidence level.
During the appointment we assess:
- Visual clarity and prescription requirements
- Eye co-ordination and focusing
- Eye health- Visual development
Our aim is to make the experience enjoyable, relaxed and easy to understand for both children and parents.
Myopia Management
Myopia management uses specially designed spectacle lenses or contact lenses to help slow the progression of short-sightedness as your child grows.
At Eyeworks London, we offer a range of myopia management options and can recommend the most suitable approach based on your child's age, prescription and lifestyle.
FEES
(Please note we no longer provide NHS eye examinations. For more information please see our blog.)
Under 18 Eye examination - £50
Or included within our Connect Kids Eyecare Plan for £6 per month.
EYECARE PLAN
Unlimited eye examinations and contact lens checks (if on contact lens plan)
20% off glasses and sunglasses
1/3 Off Contact Lenses & Solutions
Simple monthly fee collected by direct debit
and much more!
Further Reading
Pre School Eye Examinations
An eye test for a 'threenager' is often a more daunting prospect for parents than the children themselves! Read our blog to get a insight to what a first eye test is like for a preschooler.
Myopia Management
Myopia management does not cure or reduce myopia, but aims to slow down the rate at which it
gets worse.