Eye care and school
Good vision helps children to thrive at school. Read about the importance of sight tests from an early age
School age children
Whether in school or at play, vision and eye problems can affect children and young people’s outcomes. Short sightedness can affect a child’s ability to read the whiteboard at school or judge distances safely when crossing the road
Eye care and play
Childhood is the time to play and have fun. Read about eye health and play, including worries about screen-time
Screening and sight tests
School screening has an important public health role in children’s eye health, but it’s not the same as a sight test
Children with learning disabilities
Children with learning disabilities are much more likely to have eyecare problems than other children. Read about the ways optometrists can help
Financial help
Children get free NHS eyecare. Learn how it works