Children's Vision
Trusted Eye Care for Growing Vision Needs
Your child’s vision plays a critical role in their development, learning, and overall well-being. At Ivanhoe East Eyecare, we specialise in comprehensive paediatric eye care to ensure your child’s eyes are healthy and functioning at their best.
With over 12 years of experience in behavioural optometry, our paediatric optometrist Prerna provides tailored care designed to meet the unique visual needs of growing children.
Why Are Eye Exams Important for Children?
Did you know that 80% of what a child learns in school is through their vision? Despite this, many vision problems go undetected because children may not realise they see differently from others.
We recommend scheduling your child’s first eye exam before starting school, or sooner if you notice any signs of visual discomfort. Early detection and treatment of vision issues are vital for ensuring your child achieves their full potential.
Conditions We Treat
We are experts in diagnosing and managing a range of children’s vision concerns, including:
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Binocular vision conditions: Helping eyes work together effectively to improve depth perception, focus, and coordination.
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Learning-related vision problems: Addressing issues that may be impacting your child’s performance in the classroom.
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Amblyopia (lazy eye): Specialised therapies to improve vision in the weaker eye.
Our Approach
Our values
At Ivanhoe East Eyecare, we go beyond a simple sight test. Our thorough eye examinations assess:
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Visual acuity and prescription needs.
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Eye alignment and teaming.
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Tracking and focusing abilities.
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Overall eye health.
We also offer vision training programs designed to strengthen eye muscles, improve coordination and enhance visual processing. These evidence-based techniques are particularly effective for treating amblyopia and binocular vision conditions.
Signs Your Child May Need an Eye Exam
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Squinting, tilting their head, or covering one eye.
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Complaints of headaches or eye strain.
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Difficulty reading or concentrating on schoolwork.
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Frequently losing their place while reading.
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Poor hand-eye coordination.
If you notice any of these signs, or if it’s been more than a year since your child’s last eye exam, we encourage you to book an appointment today.