Child Vision Care

At Dynamic Eyes Optometrists, we have a passion for child vision care. This extends beyond just the fundamental aspects of your child's vision. We delve deep into vision-related learning challenges and proactively address them.

When should my child first see an optometrist?

Children should ideally have their maiden detailed eye assessment by 3 years. Post this, as they commence schooling, biennial check-ups are advised. If they already sport prescription glasses, an annual review becomes imperative.

Vision profoundly influences a child's educational journey, with visuals being their predominant learning mode until roughly age 12. Children may not always vocalise or even recognise vision anomalies, making professional evaluations crucial.

Our team, enriched with additional training across diverse arenas, is primed to support your child in both sight enhancement and academic performance. Our professionals are always available for consultations if you harbour any uncertainties about your child's requirements.

Child eye care services we provide include:

• Vision Screenings: Available both at our practice and schools.
• In-depth Binocular Eye Examinations: Comprehensive analysis of both eyes.
• Dyslexia Assessment and Review (Rooi Appel): Additional details at www.disleksie.co.za.
• Cycloplegic Refractions: Detailed prescription evaluations.
• Evaluation of Visual Efficiency: Ensuring optimal vision performance.
• Visual Perceptual Abilities Assessment: Evaluating your child's ability to process and interpret visual information.
• Tailored Vision Therapies: Including areas like accommodative, vergence, eye teaming, and oculomotor control.
• Colour Overlay Testing: To identify potential reading barriers.
• Reading Analysis via Visagraph Apparatus: Electronic infrared read analysis to guide reading therapy decisions.
• Wise Eye Reading Therapy: A transformative approach to reading support.
• Read for Africa Phono-graphix Reading and Spelling Therapy: Independent support to boost reading and spelling proficiencies.

What to look out for in children’s vision

Subtle signs like frequent squinting, an affinity for sitting too close to screens, or struggles with school tasks can hint at vision concerns. A proactive approach involves regular eye assessments.

The eye care examination process

Your child's eye examination will comprise of the following:

• Pupil's light response analysis
• Eyes' object tracking and focus tests
• Interior eye checks using a retinoscope
• Symbol-based vision tests, deploying the 'tumbling E' for younger children

Following the assessment, we'll ascertain if your child needs prescription glasses and advise on subsequent check-ups to chart their vision progression.

Binocular Vision Tests

We understand that a child’s vision is a critical aspect of their learning and development. That’s why we have integrated innovative binocular tests into our paediatric eye examinations, using the advanced Eyeli app for comprehensive analysis and reporting.

Binocular vision issues can lead to fatigue, reduced focus, headaches, and even contribute to the progression of myopia. Recognising this, our binocular tests are designed to assess various aspects of your children’s vision.

These tests include evaluating accommodation flexibility, eye teaming, and stereo acuity, which is crucial for determining the overall health and functionality of your child’s eyes.

Innovative testing methods

• Accommodationg Flexibility Tests: These tests check whether your child can adjust their vision from near to far and vice versa, and how quickly they can do so. This is vital for activities like reading from a book and then looking up at a board.
• Eye Teaming Tests: We assess how well your child’s eyes work together. This includes tests for binocular acuity to detect any suppression of vision in one eye, which is crucial for effective binocular vision.
• Stereo Acuity Tests: These tests measure the ability to perceive depth, a critical aspect of healthy binocular vision.

Phoria and fixation disparity tests

We perform tests to assess eye alignment and the presence of phoria. These tests help us understand how well the eyes align and work together, which is crucial for maintaining clear and comfortable vision.

Read for Africa

This initiative offers specialised reading and spelling therapy led by adept Phono-Graphix Reading Therapists. Does your child:

• Guess words or grapple with unfamiliar ones?
• Rely on memorisation rather than accurate reading skills?
• Excel in spelling tests but struggle in general writing activities?
• Read but lack fluidity and assurance?

Our Reading and Spelling Therapy caters to varied age groups, from beginner readers as young as 4 to older individuals seeking reading and spelling enhancement.

Wise Eye Reading Academy

At the heart of Wise Eye lies an ambition: To propel individuals to surpass their perceived reading limits. We aim to make everyone, irrespective of age, adept at comprehending written content, fostering independent and lifelong learners.

Our emphasis remains sharply on nurturing reading proficiencies through:

• A passionate dedication to transforming lives through enhanced reading capabilities.
• Incorporation of avant-garde techniques and methodologies.
• A commitment to achieving lasting results in minimal time.
• Why Regular Eye Evaluations Are Essential
• Visual concerns can arise at any juncture. Early and routine eye evaluations can intercept these issues, curtailing their escalation. Specifically, for children, these check-ups become paramount.

Schedule an in-depth eye examination for your child with us today!

Get in touch

Entrance 7, Shop 105, Keywest Shopping Centre, Cnr. Paardekraal & Viljoen Street, Krugersdorp

46 Shannon Rd, Kenmare, Krugersdorp

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011 273 0107

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061 065 3569