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Prioritising your child's visual health is essential at every life stage, outlining the importance of routine eye care for early issue detection and intervention. Regular check-ups are pivotal in pinpointing and addressing potential concerns before they escalate.
An initial comprehensive eye assessment is recommended around age 3, followed by biennial exams once your child begins school. For those already dependent on prescription eyewear, an annual exam is wise.
Vision plays a pivotal role in your child's learning and overall development, particularly as most children are primarily visual learners until around the age of 12. Many vision difficulties can go unnoticed as children often lack a point of comparison and may not realize their vision is impaired.
Vision issues in children might go undetected unless there are explicit complaints of eye discomfort, headaches, or challenges with school tasks. Regular eye exams for your child are highly recommended for early issue identification.
Signs that your child may have vision issues include:
Our qualified optometrists will assess:
A series of symbols and shapes or the "tumbling E" game is utilised for younger children who can't recognise letters. In this game, they indicate the direction in which the letter "E" is facing. The results of the exam will determine if your child requires prescription glasses. If so, having their eyes rechecked annually is crucial, as prescriptions often change with their growth.
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