Children’s Vision

Vision is the primary sense that allows babies and children to discover the world. A child’s ability to grow, develop, and learn is dependent on good, clear and effortless vision. However, children in particular are unaware that what they may be seeing or experiencing is NOT normal.

Undiagnosed vision problems can result in learning or behavioural difficulties for children as they struggle to read, see the board, or focus on the computer screen at school. Most vision problems can be corrected, but early detection is the key to reducing its impact.

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Children’s Eye Test

If you’re concerned about your child’s vision, book a children’s eye test in Melbourne with Insightful Eye Care. We have locations in Richmond (Swan St Eye Centre) and Dingley (Dingley Eye Centre). To learn more about whether your child might need an eye test, explore the signs and symptoms below. In general, it’s also recommended to have a children’s eye test before school commences and once a year thereafter. You can learn more about this below.

Signs and symptoms to look out for:

Frequent Blinking or rubbing of eyes
Red or watery eyes
Headaches
Sensitivity to light
Squinting or tilting/turning head
Poor concentration
Blurred or double vision
One eye turns in or out, while the other is straight

We are passionate about your child having the best vision and healthy eyes. We recommend an eye test for children at these ages:

between the ages 4.5 – 6 years old: before the child commences school
children ages 6 – 18 years old: once a year

This will allow us to monitor their progress as the eye grows and address any issues that could be impeding their overall visual development and growth.

Children’s Optometry Services

As our primary sense in exploring and understanding the world, children’s vision is fundamental to their development and enjoyment of life. When identified and addressed early, many issues can be mitigated through our superb paediatric eye care services.

Insightful Eye Care: Paediatric eye care specialists offering children’s eye tests in Richmond and Dingley, Melbourne. Ensure your child’s vision health with expert care.

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Comprehensive Pediatric Eye Care and Children’s Eye Tests in Melbourne

Insightful Eye Care is your trusted, specialised paediatric eye care service provider. If your child needs vision problem management or a comprehensive vision assessment and children’s eye test in Melbourne, you could not be in better hands.

Signs Your Child May Need an Eye Test

Children’s vision changes as they grow and monitoring their progress is critical to recognise issues early. Some telltale signs that indicate the need for comprehensive children’s eye testing to ascertain whether glasses are needed include:

Blurry vision
Misaligned, watery, or red eyes
Excessive squinting/head turning
Sitting abnormally close to the television
Persistent eye rubbing or blinking
Frequent headaches or light sensitivity
A tendency to cover one eye
Poor concentration and difficulty progressing at school

If any of these sound familiar, schedule Insightful Eye Care’s paediatric services for thorough kids’ eye tests and a professional, expert assessment.

The Importance of Regular Eye Tests for Children

Early paediatric eye care is critical to identifying and treating potential issues that can occur in young people of all ages. As a general guideline, the following eye tests for kids are either performed automatically by attending doctors or recommended as the child grows older:

Newborns—Children’s eye care begins within hours of birth, and a standard eye check is typically performed within 72 hours to identify any immediately apparent issues.
6-8 weeks—A second kids’ eye test is performed to catch any problems that may have been missed in the post-birth examination.
1 year—Alongside first-year routine development/health reviews, any concerns are raised and children are directed to paediatric eye care specialists if issues are present.
2-2.5 years—Follow-up kids’ eye testing and further pediatric eye care as required.
4-5 years—Additional vision screening as children prepare to start school.

Eye health should never be left to chance, and regular visits to experts like Insightful Eye Care for a children’s eye test in Melbourne are highly recommended.

Why Choose Insightful Eye Care for Paediatric Eye Care?

With 75+ years of combined service to local communities, Insightful Eye Care boasts an unrivalled team of optometrists with the following attributes:

Superb communication
Peerless knowledge and experience
A friendly, courteous approach where clients are treated as family
Ultimate professional integrity
Passion and drive for their craft
A deep understanding of precision optics
A flair for fashion

To learn more about our services or schedule an eye test for kids, please contact Insightful Eye Care today. Our unrivalled expertise, caring dedicated team, and family-friendly environment are perfect to meet your child’s paediatric eye care needs.