This week, optometrist, Nicky Kiparissis, answers a commonly asked question: if my child has 20/20 vision, why do they need an eye test?

What differentiates our comprehensive eye examinations compared to ‘normal’ eye tests? The short answer is, we assess vision holistically - it’s not just about what you can SEE but instead is about the integration of your ENTIRE visual system. Read this blog from optometrist, Lucy Bailey, to read more.

A commonly asked question we get is ‘At what age does my child need an eye test?’. The simple answer is, if you are concerned, no age is too young for an examination with our paediatric optometrists. All children should have their first eye test at 6 months of age.