Children are constantly changing and growing, and their eyesight can change quickly too.
Research has shown that up to one in five children have a problem with their eyesight which goes undetected, leading to difficulties with their learning, and enjoyment of everyday activities. Most importantly, a child’s visual system only develops until 7 years of age so if left undetected some conditions will be too late to treat.
The number of children becoming short sighted is increasing globally at an extremely rapid pace in part due to the increased time spent indoors and on near devices. This is meaning children are becoming shorter sighted than any generations before them and more children with no family history of need for glasses are emerging year by year.
Our opticians can detect problems at an early age, there is no need for them to know their letters and any child’s sight should be checked at least once a year.
Sight tests are free for all children under 16 and up to 18-year-old if in full time education. We offer a fashionable range of frames with lightweight safety lenses free of charge with NHS vouchers with spare pairs from £20.00. Our practices stock a wide and attractive range of frames including designer names, character designs, specialist frames for the very young (and accident prone) and sports options.
We now offer Myopia management assessment and treatment in our practices to slow the progression of short sight in children and teenagers which can help reduce the risk of sight threatening conditions in adulthood. To find out more look at Myopia Management in our services section.