Orb Optical Opticians will be closed for the bank holiday on Saturday 27th May 2023 and shall re-open on Tuesday 30th May 2023 at 10am. We wish you all a great bank holiday.
12A Tottenham Street,
Fitzrovia
London, W1T 4RE
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Children’s Eyecare

Good vision is essential in childhood development and regular eye examinations are the key to good vision.

Research has shown that one in five school children have an undetected eye problem. As 80% of a childā€™s learning occurs visually, many children cannot see well enough to reach their full potential or enjoy everyday childhood activities as much as they could.

A child may not realise if their vision is not clear ā€“ they assume the way they see is normal. Therefore regular eye examinations are advised for all children under the age of 16 at least once a year.

Typical warning signs to look out for:

  • One eye turns in, out, up or down
  • Complaints of frequent headaches
  • Frequently rubs eyes or blinks a lot
  • Screws up eyes when reading or watching television
  • Avoids reading, writing or drawing
  • Has difficulty catching a ball
  • Fails to make expected progress at school
  • Develops behavioural or concentration problems at school

 

Children should have their first eye examination by the age of four, sooner if any problems are suspected. The earlier a problem is detected, the more effectively it can be treated.

It doesn’t matter if your child is too young to talk or read a letter chart, as we use a range of techniques and modern equipment to detect visual problems at any age.

Such equipment used is a computerised test chart which allows us to use pictures, numbers, shapes as well as letters to check the child’s vision.

Orb Optical herself has a special interest in the care of childrensā€™ eyes and works hard to provide the most comprehensive eye assessments for tots to teens in our relaxed and friendly environment.

Orb OpticalĀ provide free NHS eye tests for all children under 16 and those under 19 and in full time education. If a child is found to need spectacles, a contribution is provided by the NHS.

At Orb Optical, we stock a wide range of spectacles specially designed for childrenā€™s faces to choose from. Many have soft nose pads for extra comfort and sprung hinges to withstand extra wear and tear. So remember, regular eye examinations could be crucial for your childā€™s health care and personal development, so donā€™t delay and contactĀ  Orb OpticalĀ for an appointment as soon as possible.