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We are optometrists with a special interest in children vision and low vision. We not only assess your childs general clarity and spectacle needs but also your child's overall binocularity and visual skills which are used in their learning. Your child's eye movements, fixation, ability to shift focus, convergence ability, depth perception, colour vision, fusional reserves (indicating the ease with which the eyes may tire), sequencing of the eyes with reading and other aspects of their vision and visual skills are assessed as a standard. A child's vision can be assessed from birth, and this is indicated if you or your child's Paediatrician notices any symptoms. While often managed in conjunction with an ophthalmologist at younger ages, visual difficulty can be ruled out in even very young children, without too much co-operation on their part being required. For the best clarity in the long term, any possible visual difficulties are better sorted out sooner rather than later so get in touch if you are at all unsure. In our practice we recommend routine eye tests at age 3 (or earlier if symptoms are present). In Grade R and every year during primary school (when print size decreases and visual demands increase annually). Every year in high school (if glasses or contact lenses are worn) or alternatively every 18 months to 2 years thereafter ( even if glasses or contact lenses are not needed). Comprehensive eye tests for the moms and dads are also offered and  a full assessment consists of a detailed discussion on visual needs, a refraction, monitoring aspects of ocular health, and a discussion on the options for each individual. Ongoing care means that we can monitor your findings appropriately comparing them from year to year. Our low vision assessments is aimed at any individual struggling to meet their visual demands by using normal spectacles. We can assist young individuals in their classroom set up such as telescopes and magnifiers for board work, or working individuals with computer set up or talk back programs.