Your child could have a hidden eye problem. Since children don’t know any different, perfect sight is not always an indication of perfect vision.
Finding out that your child has a vision problem can be an overwhelming experience. Fortunately, Kiddies Eye Care is designed to make the entire process simple and enjoyable.
Our specialised children’s eye examinations are designed to ensure that your child has healthy eyes, clear vision and effective visual processing skills for life. Our most important priority is for children to leave our rooms having had fun. Tests are not tests. Instead, each test is a game, aimed at the level of each child’s ability. No child ever leaves feeling that they have failed or let anyone down.
An initial vision examination involves assessing your child’s vision and determining the best corrected outcome. Our aim is to achieve excellent clarity of vision in each eye. We also assess whether both eyes are working together to achieve correct 3D vision. This may involve the need for glasses, eye exercises, further assessments or other treatment or referral.
“Even though we have five senses it is our vision that has the biggest impact on children’s learning and life. In fact, 80% of what a child learns is processed through the visual system.”
1 in 4 children have undiagnosed vision problems that affect their ability to learn.
It is never too early or late for an eye test.
Our Optometrist will always have a plan for your child or any other family member. We look at your vision and we then prescribe the best choice for them. Whether it’s a vision abnormality, eye disease or potential for myopia, there will always be a PLAN.
At Kiddies Eye Care we recognise that every patient is different, and therefore everyone’s journey will be unique. For this reason, we will provide a plan which represents how we believe we can help you grow your vision best.
Many children will benefit from our specialised Digital lenses. Others will be prescribed our antifatigue lenses. Parents will often request the blue light filter to allow their circadian rhythm to be more normal, as natural melatonin production is less affected.
Some children and adults will benefit from the NO PATCH Shaw Technology Lenses designed in Canada. Some may need Myopia control contact lenses.
Serious eye conditions may need 3 monthly reviews initially, until the neural pathways are stimulated. Reviews will then reduce to every six months and then to annual, however your optometrist will advise you when and why.
Appointments
No child should skip their annual review in light of the fact it is predicted that 1 in every 2 people will be short sighted in the year 2050.
The ocular health examination is also completed in most cases during your first visit. This involves the examination of the optic nerve, macula, lens and cornea. Many ocular and health diseases can be excluded, including paediatric Glaucoma, congenital cataracts and Retinoblastomas. Parents are offered the opportunity of an OCT, which gives a 3D scan of the back of the eye which is recommended as a baseline for any future deterioration.
Some children may require further Visual Perception Assessments.
At Kiddies Eye Care we’re committed to working with families, schools, doctors and other professionals to ensure the best possible outcome for every child. Eye examinations may involve a few appointments for some children.
“My child has “20/20” eyesight but still has trouble copying off the board at school. What could cause that?”
Your Child’s most Important Exam
Our initial consultations go for durations of up to one hour which allows time for a personal history to be taken as well as comprehensive testing.
It also allows the optometrist observe your child throughout the consultation and for parents to discuss any concerns and issues as well as a future treatment plan until the next appointment further along into the future.
The examination covers everything that is checked in a regular examination, plus more - it is these extra tests that children’s optometrists check for that is so important for kids and their success in school. Some examinations involve further eye tests that are often rebated by Medicare.
We evaluate and manage the child's whole visual performance, not just the child's eyes.
Our Eye Examinations may include a combination of the below Eye Tests:
“Our testing is tailored specifically for the needs of each individual.
No two examinations are the same ”
