For parents
Children's eyes, and short-sightedness that keeps getting worse.
A children's eye exam is with George, with time to do it properly, and is bulk billed for eligible Medicare card holders. You stay with your child the whole time.
Signs worth an eye exam
- Squinting, or sitting very close to the TV or a screen
- Holding books or tablets close to the face
- Trouble seeing the board at school
- Headaches or tired eyes after reading
- Rubbing the eyes often, or covering one eye
- A parent who is short-sighted
Children often don't say they can't see well, because they assume everyone sees the way they do.
What George checks
How well each eye sees near and far, how the eyes work together, focusing, eye health and, where needed, a measurement of the eye's length to track short-sightedness over time.
George explains what he finds to you, and to your child in a way that suits their age.
About myopia
Myopia (short-sightedness) usually starts in childhood and often gets worse each year while a child grows.
Some options can slow how quickly it progresses. None stops it completely, and results differ from child to child. That's why George monitors progress with regular reviews.
Options George may discuss include myopia-control spectacle lenses, contact lenses, orthokeratology (rigid lenses worn overnight, which George fits here) and other options suited to your child. He'll explain what each involves before you decide.
Myopia assessment
First visit: history, measurements and the options, explained.
Review scan
Usually every six months, to see how the eyes are changing.
Children's eye exams are bulk billed for eligible Medicare card holders.
Preparing your child
Tell them it's a check of their eyes with pictures, lights and letters, and nothing hurts. Bring their Medicare card, any glasses they have, and school reports or teacher comments about their vision if you have them.
Book a children's eye exam.
With George, with time to explain. Bulk billed for eligible Medicare card holders.