Our Services
In a world of screens, blue light, and digital devices, your child's eyes need more care than ever. Our gentle, child-friendly examinations protect their vision and their sleep.
"In a world of screens and devices, regular eye care isn't optional for children — it's essential for their learning, sleep, and wellbeing."
Child Eye Care
Eyes are our windows to the world, and just like us, they change and grow from the time we're little. That's why keeping a keen eye on our children's visual health right from the start is crucial.
For many children, vision is their primary learning tool until they are about 12, but they might not even know if they're seeing things differently from their peers. Unless your child has been complaining about headaches, tired eyes, or struggling with school tasks, it's easy to miss the signs.
Regular eye examinations can catch these signs early and make a real difference, not just to your child's vision but to their confidence, learning ability, and development.
Book Your Child's Eye TestWhen to Start
First Eye Examination
Even before school, we can identify vision problems that may affect development. A child's first eye examination is recommended around the age of three.
Every Two Years
Once at school, a check-up every two years should suffice for children not wearing glasses. Vision affects learning directly, so don't leave it unchecked.
Annual Check-Ups
Annual check-ups are recommended for any child already wearing prescription glasses or contact lenses to ensure their prescription stays accurate.
The Digital Age Challenge
Children today spend more time than ever in front of screens: tablets, phones, computers, and televisions. While technology enriches learning and entertainment, it comes with real consequences for young, developing eyes.
Extended screen use exposes children to blue light — high-energy visible light emitted by digital devices. Blue light affects the eyes' ability to focus, contributes to eye fatigue, and — most significantly — can interfere with the production of melatonin, disrupting your child's sleep quality and natural sleep cycles.
Poor sleep, in turn, affects mood, concentration, and academic performance, creating a cycle that many parents don't immediately connect back to screen exposure.
Our optometrists assess the impact of digital device use on your child's eyes and can recommend appropriate solutions: from blue-light filtering lenses and screen time guidance to myopia management strategies for children whose short-sightedness is worsening due to near-work demands.
Book Your Child's Eye TestDigital screens emit blue light that causes the eyes to work harder to focus. This leads to digital eye strain: redness, dryness, blurred vision, and headaches after screen time.
Evening screen exposure suppresses melatonin production, making it harder for children to fall asleep and stay asleep. Quality sleep is critical for eye development and overall health.
Increased time spent on near-focus activities such as screens, reading, and devices is strongly linked to the rise in childhood myopia. Early management is key to protecting long-term vision.
Warning Signs
Sitting very close to the TV or leaning in at school is a classic sign of distance vision difficulty and should not be ignored.
Squinting to see objects or the board at school suggests the eye is struggling to focus clearly, which is a tell-tale sign that an eye test is overdue.
If your child complains of headaches after reading or screen time, their eyes may be working overtime to compensate for a vision problem.
Difficulty catching objects or clumsiness during play can sometimes be linked to underlying vision problems that have gone undetected.
The Examination
When it's time for your child's eye examination, our friendly optometrists will make the experience as comfortable and engaging as possible. You can expect the following during their appointment:
Assessing how their pupils react to light, which gives us vital information about their neurological visual function.
Checking how well they can track an object with their eyes, evaluating eye coordination and muscle control.
Evaluating the retina to assess the internal health of their eyes and check for any abnormalities.
Instead of a letter chart, younger children may be asked to identify shapes or symbols, making the test fun and accessible.
Our findings will indicate whether your child may need glasses, or whether further tests or follow-up consultations are required.
Patient Experiences
"Absolutely fantastic service! The team was so welcoming and professional. My eye test was thorough and explained step by step. Left with a beautiful pair of frames and could not be happier. Will definitely be back."
Melissa van der Merwe
Boksburg
"I have been a patient here for many years. The optometrists are knowledgeable, thorough, and genuinely caring. The frontline staff are always friendly and efficient. Excellent practice — highly recommend to anyone in the East Rand area."
André Kruger
Benoni
"Brought my children in for their eye tests and the experience was wonderful. The staff were patient and gentle, making the kids feel completely comfortable. Great selection of frames too. We will be coming back every year!"
Nomsa Dlamini
Germiston