Children's Eye Care
Fortunately specs are now seriously fashionable, which is great for our kids.
It is important for them to feel comfortable and fit in. The New Kids Collection from Rodenstock not only make kids feel great, they can withstand much of the rough and tumble as they are made from strong, lightweight Titanium.
Call in to see these and our other range of frames for the tiny tots to the terrible teens!
When should Children come along for a Sight Test?
The government recognizes the importance of children’s eye care and allows all children up to the age of 15 to have a sight test without charge.
Children from as young as 2 years old will benefit from a professional eye exam. We have numerous ways to attract their attention and check for motility and co ordination. Our modern computerized test charts have animations and easy to see images instead of letters, making the whole process fun and enjoyable.
Sports and Vision
How about the sports they love, are they seeing at their best when they swim for example? Swimming goggles to prescription can boost anyone’s confidence especially children's.
Ultraviolet effects on the Young Eye
We are well used to protecting our skin from the suns rays but often forget about our eyes. It is estimated that 80% of total lifetime exposure to UV rays occurs before the age of 18. UV is a major contributor to the cause of cataracts, protection from an early age is recommended.
Everyday Sun Protection for Children
As children's eyes develop they can be particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of too much ultraviolet. Fitting them with photochromic spectacle lenses will help to protect their eyes in all light conditions from the suns UV rays because the tint adjusts according to the amount of UV present.
Safety and Protection from Impact
For added safety and protection and in particular contact sports, spectacle lenses can be made from very tough polycarbonate or Trivex™ materials. These materials are far more impact resistant than standard plastic lenses affording much more protection for the eyes.
Contact Lenses for Children
Advances in lens materials make contact lenses eminently suitable for the young eye.
These could be for occasional use for example sport or for full time use. The soft Acuvue Oasys™ lenses offer 99% UV protection as well.
Ortho K contact lenses are worn overnight only? Your child is free from spectacles or contact lenses all day.
There are lots of studies and trials going on around the world regarding the effects of Ortho K with children to arrest the advance of myopia. The results so far are very promising and indeed we have several children in the practice, whose short sight has remained static using Ortho K.
The Best for your Son or Daughter
Come and chat to us about your children's sports activities, their hobbies and their vision needs and discover how to get the best optical correction for your son or daughter.