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Opticions age 3

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Downandout21 · 03/05/2024 11:42

DD asked me the other day if she can go to the eye shop, when I asked why she said she couldn't see the TV (did have her eyes closed) and her eyes are hurting. Pretty sure she has seen on one of her programs someone go to the opticions, but as both dad and brother have vision problems, feel it's probably best to get checked.

However, can you take 3 year old to opticions, she doesn't really know her letters yet and really unsure what the process will be at that age.

Anyone have any advice??

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Bumblebeeinatree · 03/05/2024 11:49

At about that age my DD was diagnosed with a squint (which eventually resolved) she had appointments at the hospital rather than the opticians and they had special equipment for small children who didn't know letters, more like games to figure out how well they could see. I don't know whether opticians have specialist equipment for young children. I would ring someone like Specsavers for advise or ask your GP for a referral?

Countrygirlxo · 03/05/2024 11:50

Yes you can, they don't do letters for that age they do pictures instead

KnickerlessParsons · 03/05/2024 16:07

You might like to learn to spell optician first OP 😁

oui · 03/05/2024 16:10

KnickerlessParsons · 03/05/2024 16:07

You might like to learn to spell optician first OP 😁

Do you think that's helpful?

dementedpixie · 03/05/2024 16:13

Speak to a local optician and see what age of child they deal with. They use pictures rather than letters and use eye drops to help work out if a prescription is required

dementedpixie · 03/05/2024 16:15

My dd was 18 months old and had a squint and was referred by the hv to the orthoptist at the local hospital for eye tests. She got glasses for long sight

IwishIwasmoreorganised · 03/05/2024 16:16

Most opticians can assess kids vision.

They use different tests and pictures rather than letters on the chart.

Both our ours were registered with an optician by that age (when they stated school nursery aged 3) and have been seen regularly ever since.

fortifiedwithtea · 03/05/2024 16:17

OP my daughter started wearing glasses just before 3 years old. She went to the hospital because her eye suddenly turned in. Luckily it was a bog standard squint that became obvious after a virus infection.

As my daughter was pretty much non verbal longer than most (learning disability) the testing was done with pictures.

I would take your daughter to Specsavers and expect them to make to referral to the children's eye clinic at your nearest hospital.

KnickerlessParsons · 03/05/2024 16:19

Do you think that's helpful?

Yes, although I expect that's the wrong answer. I'd like to be corrected if I got something wrong - it's how people learn.
What would be the point of teachers marking their pupils' work otherwise?

Rowgtfc72 · 03/05/2024 16:24

Dd got glasses and patches at three and a half after her first visit to the opticians where he diagnosed a squint.
She knew enough numbers to read them and he used pictures.

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Downandout21 · 03/05/2024 20:33

Sorry I'm actually dyslexic so spelling is not my strong point, although never held me back.

Boots have said they will not see her until she is 4, but specsavers ate happy to see her. She knows her numbers and she is fairly vocal.

I've never had a concern in regards to her vision and pretty sure she only wants to go as she saw it on Diana and roma, but with her dad and brother felt I'm probably best to get it checked.

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oui · 03/05/2024 22:16

KnickerlessParsons · 03/05/2024 16:19

Do you think that's helpful?

Yes, although I expect that's the wrong answer. I'd like to be corrected if I got something wrong - it's how people learn.
What would be the point of teachers marking their pupils' work otherwise?

The OP is asking for help with her young child. Not her spelling. You just feeling superior in attempt to humiliate someone is embarrassing. It's not a good look.

oui · 03/05/2024 22:21

My lad started wearing glasses just before he was 4 OP. We took him to our local optician's. He had a special strap to wear them round his head to keep them on. It's made the world of difference to his quality of vision and life. Coincidentally my nephew started complaining of problems when he saw my son's new glasses. Turns out his vision was fine, he just wanted to match.

(Don't worry about explaining your spelling to dickheads trying to make you feel silly on MN)

Sux2buthen · 03/05/2024 22:40

KnickerlessParsons · 03/05/2024 16:19

Do you think that's helpful?

Yes, although I expect that's the wrong answer. I'd like to be corrected if I got something wrong - it's how people learn.
What would be the point of teachers marking their pupils' work otherwise?

It should be ok. I've been to the opticians several times and I don't think it's a requirement that you spell the word out to them at any point.
Stay alert though, there could be more people to correct on other posts.
Excellent work, spelling police. 👮
🤦🏻‍♀️

quietlifeneeded · 03/05/2024 22:40

My DD wore glasses from 18 months old! If I recall properly we were referred too eye specialists via the health visitor!

Normal opticians took over when she was about 3 I think.

She would 'read' books, but they were upside down and she couldn't get through a doorway without bouncing off one side of the frame or the other

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