Eye Care
Looking After
Young Eyes as They Grow
Children’s eyes develop rapidly in their early years. Regular eye checks are important to pick up any issues before they begin to affect learning, development, or everyday activities. By paying attention early, many problems can be managed or even prevented altogether.
Our behavioural optometrists work with babies, pre-schoolers, and school-aged children to identify vision issues that may be impacting their growth, learning, and overall development.
Behavioural Optometry looks not only at how clearly a child can see, but also at how well their eyes and brain work together to process visual information. Sometimes a child’s struggles in the classroom, such as difficulty reading, writing, spelling, or concentrating, are not due to ability, but because certain “visual building blocks” are missing.
Through behavioural testing, we can assess these building blocks with visual perceptual tests and identify any gaps. Children are often referred to us by GPs, maternal and child health nurses, or school staff.
Every child should have an initial eye examination to check how well they can see and maintain clear vision.
If learning difficulties are a concern, further testing of visual information processing may also be recommended.
At Trak Spex, we’re proud to be trusted by local families as the first choice for testing children under the age of six. We’re the only optometrists in the eastern suburbs with this specialised expertise.
Early detection is key to preventing learning difficulties and managing conditions that may otherwise go unnoticed. We can help identify issues such as:
- Squinting or a lazy eye..
- Colour vision problems.
- Eye health concerns.
- Signs of poor vision that may affect learning.
Each year, we partner with local kindergartens to provide early vision testing for children, supporting our community from the very beginning of a child’s development.
Signs Your
Child
May Need an Eye Test
School aged children should have their eyes tested at least every two years. Don’t ignore the signs, book an appointment if you notice any of the following:
Short attention span, frequent eye rubbing, losing things, or tilting their head while reading.
Trouble judging distance, bumping into objects, poor hand-eye coordination, or dizziness with movement.
Complaints of headaches or tired eyes,sensitivity to light, or seeing double.
Avoids reading, struggles with spelling, slow reading pace, or difficulty recognising words, letters, or numbers.
If it’s been more than 12 months since your child’s last eye test, now is the perfect time to book a check-up.