CHILDRENS EYECARE
Children often don’t know they are experiencing vision loss or dealing with an eye condition.
These undetected problems not only damage their visual development but affect their social life and education as well.
We aim to provide you with all the testing and care you need to keep your kids' eyes in good shape. At our independent practice, you can rely on a child-friendly and professional service for young patients of all ages.
FREE CHILDRENS EYE TEST
All children aged 3 years or over should get an eye exam as soon as possible as this can enable us to detect any potential problems with their eyes early on, so we can provide treatment as soon as possible. Don’t worry if your child struggles to read or distinguish capital letters, eye exams for children can also be carried out using picture charts.
One of our friendly and fun Optometrists will carry out a comprehensive eye exam to make sure your little one’s eye health and vision are well looked after. We are also proud partners of , so if your little one has any additional needs or requirments, we will be more than happy to accomodate any way that we can.
Any child aged under 16 years old or is 17,18,19 years old in full time education qualifies for a free NHS funded eye test and if needed, a free pair of prescription glasses.
MYOPIA MANAGEMENT
Myopia is increasing in prevalence, causing a global public health problem. By 2050, it is predicted that half the world’s population will have myopia, a known risk factor for sight threatening ocular pathology. Higher levels of myopia are associated with a higher risk of these complications. Research has shown that myopia has a link to ocular health complications, even at lower levels of myopia.
The aim of myopia management (myopia control) is to delay the onset and slow the progression of myopia, thereby reducing the final level of myopia, which, in turn, is likely to help to maintain good ocular health later in life by reducing the associated risks. However, this needs to be considered in context with respect to absolute risk, as the incidence of these complications in the general population is low.
CONTACT LENSES
Opticians can recommend that children start to wear contact lenses from the age of 8. However, this really depends on the individual child and how responsible and mature they are and whether the they're ready to cope with contact lens hygiene, wear, and care.
We recommend that children use daily disposable contact lenses as these are more convenient, as they don’t need to clean and store the lenses every evening. To find out more visit our contact lens page.
To help decide if contact lenses are right for your child, we’d recommend visiting us in store by booking an assessment online today.
GLASSES
Getting a new pair of glasses can be exciting and scary, especially if it’s your first pair.
At Openshaw Optical, we pride ourselves on doing our best to make it easy for children to find frames they’re happy with that will give them exceptional vision and comfort.
Whether you’re shopping for a sporty seven year old or a fashion conscious pre-teen, our range of children’s glasses will have something they desire.
You’ll need to visit us in store to choose glasses for your child, as we need to make sure they are the perfect fit and suit their needs.