Login Glasses Contact lenses Sunglasses Accessories Offers Eye health Find a store Book an appointment HomeEye healthChildrens eye test My first eye test By Jasmine, aged 4 Follow Jasmine as she gets her eyes tested for the first time. Your child's eye test We know an eye test can be a little overwhelming for some children. Especially if it’s their first one. That’s why we’ve made the whole process as welcoming, as fun and as child friendly as possible. While there are aspects which are similar to an adult eye test, the children’s test does use equipment and a number of techniques which have been adapted to their specific needs. For instance, if a child is unable to read, the familiar letters chart is replaced with one using pictures and shapes. This doesn’t mean your child’s eye test will be any less thorough or insightful - allowing your optometrist to make an in-depth assessment of eye health, vision and expected levels of development and growth. My first eye test Watch our approach to children's eye examinations, as Jasmine gets her eyes checked for the first time at our Derby Sadler Gate Store. Children’s eye conditions A child’s vision usually keeps on developing up until the age of seven or eight. Up to this age, it’s often far easier for us to detect any eye problems. And it’s important that any problems are identified as early as possible because they can have an impact on a child's development and education. Eighty percent of what a child learns is via their vision. And any problems which remain untreated could see them falling behind in class, perhaps leading to emotional problems and even a misdiagnosis of dyslexia or another cognitive disorder. Spotting the signs A report by the Association of Optometrists has highlighted the fact that one in five children have an undetected eye problem. This is why it is so important to get your child tested early, so that any potential problems can be identified and managed. However, there are signs you can look out for yourself. Children and the sun Experts have warned that 75% of parents are risking their children's eyesight by exposing them to bright sun without appropriate protection. Our sunglasses range starts from £10. Find out more Children's eyes Your children's eye health should be a priority because vision is key to their physical and social development. In fact 80% of a child's learning is processed primarily through sight. This page will contain further information on eye conditions and what to look for. Find out more How your eyes work Your eyes are simply extraordinary. Making approximately 200,000 movements per day, they are able to distinguish around 10 million colours. Find out how they work with our simple but informative guide. Find out more Vision Express About Vision Express IE About Vision Express Careers Store locator FAQs Help and information Contact us Delivery information Free 100 day returns Free lifetime servicing Breakage protection Product recalls Our wider impact Corporate social responsibility Charitable partners Modern Slavery Act Gender pay gap report Blog Stay up to date Accessibility Cookie policy Legal notices Privacy policy © Vision Express 2021. All rights reserved. Our cookies We use cookies, which are small text files to improve your experience on our website and to show you personalised content. You can allow all or manage them individually. Find out morehere Allow all Manage cookies