Children usually don't know they can't see well. If the board at school has always looked a little fuzzy, they assume that's normal. That's why regular eye checks matter so much during the school years, when so much learning depends on seeing the board and the page clearly.
A simple schedule
- Before starting school: a first vision check, ideally around age 3–5.
- School years: every year, or as advised after their last test.
- Already wearing glasses: every 6–12 months, because children's eyes change quickly as they grow.
Signs you shouldn't wait
- Squinting, or sitting very close to the TV or holding books near the face
- Rubbing eyes often, or complaining of headaches
- Covering one eye or tilting the head to see
- Losing their place while reading, or avoiding reading altogether
- An eye that turns in or out
What happens at an eye test?
For children it's quick and friendly. We check how well they see at distance and up close and whether they need glasses. If anything needs medical attention — such as a lazy eye or a turn — we'll recommend seeing an eye doctor.