In young children, the visual system is still developing and neural connections between the retina and brain are still improving until the ages of 6 to 8.

At this stage, if they are developing a lazy eye we still have time to improve the situation through the use of spectacles and/or patching. If a lazy eye is being diagnosed after the age of 6 the window of opportunity for improvement is quickly reducing.

Due to the increased schoolwork during these ages, children aged between 6 and 12 commonly experience added pressure on the visual system. Our aim is to reduce this strain to ensure your child maintains efficient focus, particularly during school hours when they need to transition quickly between computers, tablets, whiteboards, workbooks and more. Booking a regular appointment is the first step in staying on top of any shifts in eye health and focus.

Teenagers most commonly develop Myopia, or short-sightedness. This is increasing worldwide with the rise in day-to-day use of technology. Most often individuals who develop Myopia won’t realise their vision is going blurry, however, teachers and parents may notice increased squinting. Another sign can be increased frequency in frontal headaches.