Your child is never too young for an eye examination. We recommend to give them their first eye exam around the age of 3 years.
Good vision is essential in every child’s development and regular eye examinations are the key to good eyesight.
A child does not have to be able to read the letters or pictures on the Chart, to have their eyes examined. We can tell how well the eyes are seeing using simple tests and using instruments (shinning lights) and watching how the eyes respond.
A Eyecare Trust study found that around a million young people in the UK have undetected vision problems which may cause difficulty in learning. Whilst more than 90% of children visit a dentist regularly, just over 50% have ever had an eye test. (Reference: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Survey 2013).
It is claim d that over 80 percent of what a child learns in school is visually, so ensuring that your son or daughter has good vision can make a significant difference in their academic performance.
It’s easy for parents/guardians to think there’s nothing wrong with their child’s sight, not realising that vision can change quickly as young children’s eyes develop.
The NHS provide free glasses for children and at Opticare Opticians, we provide a Free Second pair as spares – as accidents can happen. Repairs and replacements are also provided Free by the NHS, for under 16’s.
Our Children and Teenagers Designer range includes:
- Ray- Ban
- No Fear
- Nike
- Roald Dahl
Our Children and Teenagers Complimentary range includes: Zips, Lazer, and We have an extensive range of new styles and colours. There is a great choice for everyone!
For babies and very young children we have a specialist range provided by Tomato Glasses. They fit and look great!
We recommend an annual eye examination for your children and a parent or guardian must be present when a child is having an eye examination.
We understand the test room can feel a little intimidating for a young child so we ensure that techniques are used to make each child feel as welcome and as relaxed as possible.
- Excessive Blinking
- Using their finger whilst reading to guide their eyes
- Squinting
- Complaining of tired eyes or headaches
- Excessive tearing and/or light sensitivity
- Eye straining or head tilting to see better
- Peering closely at books & TV
- Frequent eye rubbing
- Closing an eye to see better, watch TV or read
- Complaining of computer, phone or tablet screens hurting their eyes
- Bumping into objects
- Poor performance at school
…Opticare have been looking after my eyes for the best part of 15yrs and provide me with easily the most comprehensive eye test available!
Exceptional service and value. Better prices on frames than other high street chains but with accurate measurements and quality. Care and professionalism beyond any optical company i have used before. Its not often these days but I am blown away but the service and support that opticare give is second to none. Excellent Thank-you
In a bind with my last set of contacts torn. Opticare saved my day and my business presentation on Arran. Thank you so much. Amazing customer service and professionalism. Highly recommend.
Great service, very helpful and friendly.
What a great service from both Largs and Saltcoats can not do enough for there patients always happy and cheerful thanks Laura for bring my lens down from Largs and Ann for running after me to tell me lol keep up the good work would not go anywhere else unless Lynn leaves and would need to follow her as she has been great with me and patient great wee team from both shop
Always happy to help. Very friendly staff. Great service from all.
Girls in shop couldn’t have been any nicer! Very professional and a good range of frames
Really helpful, I would highly recommend
I called for emergency appointment as I had a problem with my eye. I was seen the following day, the issue was dealt with, very professionally and with care. All the staff were very friendly and welcoming. I will definitely be using Opticare for my eye tests in the future. Thank you
Needed an urgent fix to specialist glasses and they did it immediately – great staff
I can’t recommend Opticare Thornliebank highly enough. Having tried unsuccessfully with varifocals from two other local opticians, I’d almost given up hope of finding a pair of glasses that would work for me. Thankfully, I gave it another go with Opticare and they were able to identify the problem which had eluded the other optometrists I had seen. Now, having been fitted with Varilux X lenses, I can honestly say they have been a revelation. For excellence in optometry, price, quality of product and customer care, look no further than Opticare Thornliebank
Welcoming and deliver as stated! I Recommend them for all who need optical care.
Very helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable staff
Knew there was something wrong with my eyes. The lady optometrist was very thourgh.So pleased to know what it is.
Always a great experience at this opticians. Been coming here since I was about 9. So 20 years and wouldn’t change to anywhere else. It’s a bit strange coming back after covid & so much has changed had always been the same receptionists etc and now it’s not. But the newer staff were equally as lovely.
Lovely friendly staff, very professional. Jackie who does the eye examination, is very professional and puts you at ease and explains what she is doing and brilliant with kids x
Excellent staff, very helpful in the decision process of lens choice, quick delivery and lenses were a perfect match