Early, supportive and thorough children’s eye care to help protect vision, learning and development.
Caring for children’s vision protects their development and learning. Our 40+ years of experience means that our team makes sure your child’s examination is a positive, warm, and even a little bit fun experience.
We always recommend that Mum, Dad, or a special carer stay in the consultation room. To avoid distraction, it is helpful if siblings wait in our waiting room to enjoy our toys and books.
We also recommend families watch Dr John Abbondanza’s short video explaining Vision Related Learning Problems.
We recommend that your child’s first eye examination take place at 6 months of age, with a follow-up eye examination at age 3.
Subsequent eye exams should take place prior to your child starting school and, following that, every 2 years.
First recommended eye examination – or anytime earlier if a concern is noticed.
Follow-up eye examination.
Comprehensive exam before commencing school.
Regular exams during school years (or more frequently if there is a family history of eye issues).
If we detect any ongoing vision or eye health issues, or if there is a family history of vision problems, we will recommend a more frequent eye exam schedule for your child.
Our 30-plus years of experience caring for children’s eyes means that our optometrist team, led by Susan Walton OAM, makes sure your child’s eye examination will be a positive experience — and even a little bit of fun.
Our comprehensive eye examination for your child at Specialeyes Newcastle takes around 30 minutes.
We always recommend that Mum, Dad or a special carer stay in the consultation room. To avoid distraction, it is helpful if siblings can wait in our waiting room and enjoy our toys and books.
What to expect during a Children’s Exam/Consultation (approx. 30 minutes):
If your child requires additional assessment by us, such as dilating eye drops, we will make a follow-up appointment.
You can make an online appointment for your child’s eye examination at Specialeyes Newcastle by clicking on our Book Appointment button and choosing the date and time that best suits your child.
We aim to make the process of booking your appointment as simple and stress-free as possible. Whether you are seeking a routine eye examination, a developmental vision assessment, Vision Therapy support, or an Orthokeratology consultation, our team is here to guide you toward the most appropriate care.