Calling all parents and carers. Do you have a child starting school this year? Remember to get their eyes tested before they start.
All children can get free NHS eye tests at their local opticians up to the age of 16, or if they are aged 16, 17 or 18 and still in full-time education.
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All children can get free NHS eye tests at their local opticians up to the age of 16, or if they are aged 16, 17 or 18 and still in full-time education.
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A child does not have to be able to read for their vision to be checked. It's important to remember that not all children will show signs of having a vision problem. However, there are some signs that could indicate that they do.
They include:
- Headaches or eyestrain
- Complaining of blurred vision
- Falling behind with their schoolwork / studies
- Attention / concentration issues
- Issues with hand eye coordination
- Unusually clumsy
- Having siblings or family members who wear glasses or have eye problems
- Appearing upset or angry at a particular task, pushing it away
To find your nearest optician please visit: www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-an-optician
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