Children's Optometry
Is your child due for an eye check?
Clear vision for learning, play and healthy development
Optimal eyesight is essential for learning, development, and confidence in young children.
Regular eye tests are the best way to detect and manage vision conditions early — before they begin to interfere with reading, learning, or day-to-day life. We offer a range of child-focused optometry services to help ensure your child’s eyes are developing properly and functioning at their best.
Our friendly optometrists use the latest diagnostic technology to carry out a comprehensive examination of your child’s eye health. We screen for common concerns such as myopia (short-sightedness), and check for signs of eye disease, UV damage, and other changes that may go unnoticed without a thorough check-up.
We also help children understand the role of healthy habits — including screen time, outdoor activity, and posture — in supporting lifelong vision.
If any issues are detected, we’ll explain the available options and recommend the most suitable approach. This may include prescription glasses, myopia control lenses, or Ortho-K night-time contact lenses.
If your child is due for an eye test or has noticed changes in their vision, book a 360° Eye Test at Optometrist Parramatta today.
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We have a wide range of stylish children’s glasses, including Nano, Nike, Lacoste, TMX and more. Whatever their needs, your child will feel comfortable and confident in their corrected vision, and more assured in their everyday life.
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FAQ
Children can have their first eye test as early as age 3, or earlier if you’ve noticed any signs of vision issues.
We recommend a check-up before starting school to ensure they’re ready to learn.
Most exams take 20 to 30 minutes. If your child needs additional testing, such as for myopia progression, we’ll let you know in advance.
Yes. If your child is diagnosed with progressive short-sightedness, we can discuss management strategies including specialised glasses, contact lenses or Orthokeratology, depending on suitability.
There are many contact lens options for children including Ortho-K and lenses for Child Myopia control.
Our doctors will assess their suitability during their eye exam and discuss the best options.
Genetics plays a significant role in the development of myopia, however, the exact mechanism and degree of influence are unknown.
There are many options to control Myopia, particularly when it is diagnosed at an early age.
We recommend a comprehensive children’s eye exam before they start school, and every 3 years after that.
If you notice any changes in your child’s vision, we recommend booking in for an appointment.
We can help find frames they’ll enjoy wearing and provide gentle support to build confidence.
If appropriate, we’ll also discuss other options like contact lenses.
