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EYE CARE SERVICES IN BANSTEAD
Many vision problems begin at an early age and children don't always communicate if they are having difficulty seeing. Undetected vision problems can have a major impact on the child's education and life, this is something Eyecare Opticians in Banstead can help with, contact us.
Our civilisation is facing a growing health problem: Myopia
More and more young patients are developing Myopia.
While genetics implies that Myopia or short-sightedness is often handed down from generation to generation, lifestyle, and increased time spent indoors, and on-screen are now making it increasingly prevalent.
The prevalence of Myopia is growing at an alarming rate.
By 2050, half the population of the world, five billion of people, will be myopic and nearly a billion will be highly myopic.
ESSILOR STELLEST LENSES slow down Myopia progression by 67% on average
Compared to single-vision lenses, when worn 12 hours or more per day, every day.
CHILDREN’S EYE TEST
Many parents assume that their children will have their vision checked at school. Even where vision screening is provided in school, there are many conditions which may cause significant problems to a child and their ability to learn. The earlier a vision problem is detected, the better the outcome. Many childhood conditions, such as lazy eye and squint, can be treated if they are picked up early.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: HOW OLD DOES A CHILD HAVE TO BE BEFORE HE OR SHE CAN HAVE AN EYE EXAMINATION?
A: A child’s eyes have finished developing by the time they are about eight years old. Opticians usually screen children in their area at around 4 years of age (at this age they usually know letters), but if you are concerned, then it’s best to have your child’s eyes tested.
Q: WHAT IS AVAILABLE UNDER THE NHS?
A: Under the NHS, an eye examination is available without charge for all children up to the age of 16
Q: WHAT IF YOUR CHILD NEEDS GLASSES?
A: If a child needs to wear glasses, this is not a disadvantage. The wide variety of spectacle frames now available for children are comfortable and practical as well as stylish.
Q: CAN CHILDREN WEAR CONTACT LENSES?
A: Contact lenses for very young children would normally only be prescribed for special conditions. Older children may wear contact lenses, but both they and their parents must be aware of the high level of care required to keep their lenses clean and eyes safe.
Q: WHAT AS A PARENT SHOULD I WATCH OUT FOR?
A: Your child should have an eye examination if they show any of the symptoms below:
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Gets frustrated when reading
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Closes or covers one eye
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Poor handwriting
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Screws up eyes or frowns to see
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Rubs his eyes and blinks a lot
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Finds it difficult to copy words from the blackboard
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Complains that things are blurry or hard to see
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Short attention span; gazes out of the window
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Frequently loses place when reading
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Skips some words or whole lines of text
Q: HOW OFTEN DOES MY CHILD NEED A 3D OCT RETINAL EXAMINATION?
A: We recommend it every 12-24 months
Q: HOW OFTEN DOES MY CHILD NEED TO HAVE THEIR EYES TESTED?
A: Children under 16 are advised to have an eye examination every 12 months. If any problems arise, they may need to be seen more regularly.
