Children’s Eyecare

Child getting eye exam with trial frame at optometrist's office

Why are Children’s Eye Tests Important?

We believe that, of all of the age groups, children’s eyes are the most important, but not every child will have had an eye test.

Eye tests are particularly crucial early on, as detecting problems can help vastly in the future, from reading their first words, to taking their driving test. Regular eye tests are advised as the eyes can alter rapidly during the growing years.

Most infants and toddlers will have eye checks as part of their routine health examinations but we advise that they should have their first visit to an optician around the age of three.

Child getting eye exam with professional optometry measurement tool
Child getting eye exam with optometrist using professional examination equipment

What Happens in a Children’s Eye Examination?

The eye test will be child-friendly and easy, making it a quick and enjoyable experience.

Children under 16 qualify for free examinations funded by the NHS and these are available at repeated intervals recommended by your optician. This free service is extended to all under 19, as long as they are in full time education.

Managing the Progression of Short-Sightedness

Managing the progression of myopia in children is crucial to protect their long-term eye health and overall quality of life. If left unchecked, myopia can worsen over time, leading to higher prescription strengths that increase the risk of serious eye conditions such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and macular degeneration later in life. We guide young patients and their parents through the options available to them to help slow down the progression and reduce potential complications.

Child covering one eye during vision test with eye chart background
Child in glasses looking up with curiosity near optometry equipment

Kid’s Glasses

We offer a fantastic collection of fun frames including No Fear and Peppa Pig to choose from, and for the more discerning teenagers we have a wide range of stylish frames.

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Swansea

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Address: 53 Llandeilo Rd, Cross Hands, Llanelli, SA14 6RD

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