Children's Eye Tests
Regular eye tests are essential for your child’s vision, learning, and overall development. At Eye 2 Eye Opticians in Bushey, we offer comprehensive children’s eye exams in a calm, friendly setting to help put young patients at ease. Our experienced optometrists use advanced technology to detect common issues like myopia, lazy eye, or squint—often before any symptoms appear. Early diagnosis allows us to recommend the best treatment, whether it’s glasses, eye exercises, or myopia control options. We also offer a fun, stylish range of kids’ eyewear designed for comfort and durability, so your child can see clearly and feel confident.
What happens during a child's eye test?
A child’s eye test usually includes:
At Eye 2 Eye, we know that visiting the optician can feel overwhelming for children—especially during their first eye test. That’s why we’ve created a welcoming, child-friendly environment to help them feel at ease. Children under 16 are entitled to a free NHS-funded eye test, and if glasses are needed, we’ll provide an NHS optical voucher to contribute towards the cost.
Those under 16 years of age or between the ages of 16-18 years and are in full time education are entitled to a free sight test every 2 years, unless stated otherwise by the optometrist. If your child does need glasses they will receive a voucher which may cover part or the full cost of the glasses depending on their choice of frame and recommended lenses.
If you are over 60 years of age
If you or your partner receive income support
If you or your partner receive family tax credit
Do you suffer from diabetes
Do you suffer from glaucoma
If your over 40 years of age and have a family history of glaucoma
If you require a complex (very strong) prescription
Do you have an NHS exemption form (HC1 or HC2)
If you’re registered blind or partially sighted (sight impaired or severely sight impaired)
It is recommended that everyone should have their eyes examined every 2 years. However some people may require more frequent testing, again this can vary from each individual. The optometrist will advise you when your next check would be due.
It is recommended that everyone should have their eyes examined every 2 years. However some people may require more frequent testing, again this can vary from each individual. The optometrist will advise you when your next check would be due.
Lots of children have excellent sight and may not require glasses or trip to the opticians, however it’s always best to be safe. When children first start school they may have a vision screening done which may indicate if they need to be seen by an optician. But as a parent at home signs you should look out for are:
Have their eyes recently become very watery
Do they avoid reading or drawing
Are they sitting closer to the T.V or computer
They are complaining about blurred or double vision
Have to sit closer to the board at school inorder to see and concentrate
On the other hand, if there is a history of a lazy eye or eye squint within the family, or family members having to wear glasses from a young age it may be best to take your child to have a full eye examination at an opticians.
The earlier problems are detected the better it is, if your child does have to wear glasses at a young age don’t worry as it will not make their vision worse.
It is recommended that everyone should have their eyes examined every 2 years. However some people may require more frequent testing, again this can vary from each individual. The optometrist will advise you when your next check would be due.
Lots of children have excellent sight and may not require glasses or trip to the opticians, however it’s always best to be safe. When children first start school they may have a vision screening done which may indicate if they need to be seen by an optician. But as a parent at home signs you should look out for are:
Have their eyes recently become very watery
Do they avoid reading or drawing
Are they sitting closer to the T.V or computer
They are complaining about blurred or double vision
Have to sit closer to the board at school inorder to see and concentrate
On the other hand, if there is a history of a lazy eye or eye squint within the family, or family members having to wear glasses from a young age it may be best to take your child to have a full eye examination at an opticians.
The earlier problems are detected the better it is, if your child does have to wear glasses at a young age don’t worry as it will not make their vision worse.
Every individual child is different, there is not right or wrong as to how often your child should get tested it all depends on them. Once your child has their eye’s test for the first time the optician will advise you when they would next need to be seen depending on their results.
It is recommended that everyone should have their eyes examined every 2 years. However some people may require more frequent testing, again this can vary from each individual. The optometrist will advise you when your next check would be due.
Lots of children have excellent sight and may not require glasses or trip to the opticians, however it’s always best to be safe. When children first start school they may have a vision screening done which may indicate if they need to be seen by an optician. But as a parent at home signs you should look out for are:
Have their eyes recently become very watery
Do they avoid reading or drawing
Are they sitting closer to the T.V or computer
They are complaining about blurred or double vision
Have to sit closer to the board at school inorder to see and concentrate
On the other hand, if there is a history of a lazy eye or eye squint within the family, or family members having to wear glasses from a young age it may be best to take your child to have a full eye examination at an opticians.
The earlier problems are detected the better it is, if your child does have to wear glasses at a young age don’t worry as it will not make their vision worse.
Every individual child is different, there is not right or wrong as to how often your child should get tested it all depends on them. Once your child has their eye’s test for the first time the optician will advise you when they would next need to be seen depending on their results.
If your eye test is covered by the NHS and you require glasses, the NHS will contribute a certain which will vary depending on the nature of the prescription.
Lots of children have excellent sight and may not require glasses or trip to the opticians, however it’s always best to be safe. When children first start school they may have a vision screening done which may indicate if they need to be seen by an optician. But as a parent at home signs you should look out for are:
Have their eyes recently become very watery
Do they avoid reading or drawing
Are they sitting closer to the T.V or computer
They are complaining about blurred or double vision
Have to sit closer to the board at school inorder to see and concentrate
On the other hand, if there is a history of a lazy eye or eye squint within the family, or family members having to wear glasses from a young age it may be best to take your child to have a full eye examination at an opticians.
The earlier problems are detected the better it is, if your child does have to wear glasses at a young age don’t worry as it will not make their vision worse.
Every individual child is different, there is not right or wrong as to how often your child should get tested it all depends on them. Once your child has their eye’s test for the first time the optician will advise you when they would next need to be seen depending on their results.
