CHILDRENS EYECARE

GOOD VISION IS ESSENTIAL IN CHILDHOODDEVELOPMENT AND REGULAR EYE EXAMINATIONSARE THE KEY TO GOOD VISION

Research Has Shown That One In Five School Children Have An Undetected Eye Problem. As 80% Of Child’s Learning Occurs Visually, Many Children Cannot See Well Enough To Reach Their Full Potential Or Enjoy Everyday Childwood Activities As Much As They Could.

A Child May Not Realise If Their Vision Is Not Clear – They Assume The Way They See Is Normal. Therefore Regular Eye Examinations Are Advised For All Children Under The Age Of 16 At Least Once A Year.

Typical warning signs to look out for:

One eye turns in, out, up or downComplaints of frequent headachesFrequently rubs eyes or blinks a lotScrews up eyes when reading or watching television

Avoids reading, writing or drawingHas difficulty catching a ballFails to make expected progress at schoolDevelops behavioural or concentration problems at school

One Eye Turns In, Out, Up Or Down

Complaints Of Frequent Headaches

Frequently Rubs Eyes Or Blinks A Lot

Has Difficulty Catching A Ball

Screws Up Eyes When Reading Or Watching Television

Avoids Reading, Writing Or Drawing

Develops Behavioural Or Concentration Problems At School

Fails To Make Expected Progress At School

Children Should Have Their First Eye Examination By Four, Sooner If Any Problems Are Suspected. The Earlier A Problem Is Detected, The More Effectively It Can Be Treated.

It Doesn’t Matter If Your Child Is Too Young To Talk Or Read A Letter Chart, As We Use A Range Of Techniques And Modern Equipment To Detect Visual Problems At Any Age.

Such Equipment Used Is A Computerised Test Chart That Allows Us To Use Pictures, Numbers, Shapes, And Letters To Check The Child’s Vision.

Sun Street Opticians Provide Free NHS Eye Tests For All Children Under 16 And Those Under 19 And In Full-Time Education. If A Child Is Found To Need Spectacles, A Contribution Is Provided By The NHS.

At Suns Street Opticians, We Stock A Wide Range Of Spectacles Specially Designed For Children’s Faces To Choose From. Many Have Soft Nose Pads For Extra Comfort And Sprung Hinges To Withstand Excessive Wear And Tear. So Remember, Regular Eye Examinations Could Be Crucial For Your Child’s Health Care And Personal Development, So Don’t Delay And Contact Sun Street Opticians For An Appointment As Soon As Possible.