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Children's Eyecare

 Spectacles to Children of All Ages

We provide eye care for the whole family – for children, we make sure they get the eye care they need with free NHS eye exams for those under 16 and under 19 in full-time education.

 

Whether it’s getting a new pair of glasses or coming in for a first eye exam, children’s first experience with eye care can be nerve-racking. We make sure our practice is child-friendly and do our best to make sure they get to enjoy this important part of looking after their health.

Kid’s Eye Tests

Poor eyesight can hinder school-age children in their development and cause serious problems for their eye health later in life. Having young children’s eyes tested once a year, allows any problems to be diagnosed and corrected or treated before they can cause too much trouble.

 

With NHS examinations you can be sure your child’s eyes are thoroughly tested without any extra cost. We consider each patient as an individual and tailor our testing and eye care to suit them. For kids, we make sure to provide as comfortable and relaxed an environment as possible while carrying out all the necessary tests.

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Myopia Management

Myopia, or short-sightedness, refers to a type of vision where things in the background appear blurry or unfocused. Myopia can be a serious form of vision impairment that tends to grow worse over time and can affect every aspect of a child’s life. It is also becoming more common in recent years with children spending more time indoors and using screens.

 

With recent advances in lens technology, myopia is also being more effectively treated and controlled using specialised contact lenses and spectacle lenses.

 

We offer MiSight contact lenses from Coopervision as well as Ortho K contact lenses, which are child-friendly and have shown to effectively slow the progression of myopia over time. 

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Glasses for children

For children who need vision correction, glasses are often a constant companion. Our aim is to provide glasses for kids that allow them to feel comfortable and confident while correcting their vision as well as possible. Choosing from our wide range of options is made easy by our dedicated dispensing team who are especially good at helping children find glasses they love.

Get in touch today if you would like to ask a question, or click 'Book now' to book an appointment

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