Have you got a child that is getting ready to start school or return to school for the new school year? Scheduling in a “Back to School Eye Test” annual eye examination is just as important in their preparation for the school year as buying their uniforms and school books.
That’s because issues with vision can lead to issues with learning, behaviour or socialisation if left unaddressed.
It’s also a common misconception that children only need to get their eyes tested if they are complaining of vision difficulties, but in fact we recommend children get their eyes tested from six months of age, and then at regular intervals after that. That’s because children may not realise that they have an issue with their eyes (it could just be that it has always been that way for them), and also because eyes change and develop over time so while all might be well at a young age, issues could slowly develop as the child reaches school-age.
Read on to hear the answers to some of the most common questions we are asked about children’s eye tests.