Children's eye exam in Uyo

Signs a child needs an eye test

Children rarely say their vision is poor, because they assume everyone sees the way they do. Parents and teachers usually notice the behaviour first.

• Sitting very close to the television or holding books close to the face
• Squinting, frowning or tilting the head to look at something
• One eye that drifts inward or outward
• Frequent eye rubbing, or complaints of headaches after school
• Falling behind at school without another explanation

How we examine children

We use picture and matching charts for children who are not reading yet, keep the pace playful, and let a parent stay in the room throughout. The assessment covers vision in each eye, how the eyes work together, eye alignment, and the health of the eye itself.

Why early matters

Amblyopia, commonly called lazy eye, responds well to treatment when it is found in early childhood and becomes much harder to correct after the visual system finishes developing. A test before a child starts school, and again if any of the signs above appear, is the simplest protection available.