{"id":40112,"date":"2024-07-18T13:55:29","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T13:55:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theme-dev.cmsmasters.net\/mental-care\/?post_type=services&#038;p=37629"},"modified":"2025-08-03T10:09:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T10:09:46","slug":"childrens-eye-care","status":"publish","type":"services","link":"https:\/\/norfolkfamilyopticians.co.uk\/index.php\/services\/childrens-eye-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Children\u2019s Eye Care"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"40112\" class=\"elementor elementor-40112\" data-elementor-post-type=\"services\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-200a9f3 e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"200a9f3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-380acfa cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"380acfa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"293\">Gentle, Professional Eye Care for Kids<\/h3><p data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"532\">Good vision is essential for your child\u2019s learning, development, and confidence. At <strong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"399\">Norfolk Opticians<\/strong>, we provide <strong data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"449\">friendly, child-focused eye tests<\/strong> to make the experience easy, comfortable, and even enjoyable for young patients.<\/p><p data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"703\">Our team is experienced in working with children of all ages \u2014 from toddlers to teenagers \u2014 and we take the time to explain each step so they feel relaxed and at ease.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"746\"><strong data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"744\">What We Offer for Children<\/strong><\/h3><ul data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"1165\"><li data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"846\"><p data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"846\"><strong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"777\">NHS Children\u2019s Eye Tests<\/strong> \u2013 free for eligible under-16s and under-19s in full-time education<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"945\"><p data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"945\"><strong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"887\">Vision Checks for Learning Support<\/strong> \u2013 identifying sight problems that may affect schoolwork<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1059\"><p data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"1059\"><strong data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"972\">Glasses for Children<\/strong> \u2013 a selection of comfortable, durable, and stylish frames suitable for young wearers<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1165\"><p data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1165\"><strong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1087\">Eye Health Monitoring<\/strong> \u2013 spotting early signs of conditions that could affect vision later in life<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1242\"><strong data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1240\">Why Parents Choose Norfolk Opticians for Children\u2019s Eye Care<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1485\">\u2714 Friendly, patient approach to make kids feel at ease<br data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1300\" \/>\u2714 Clear communication for both children and parents<br data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1354\" \/>\u2714 Advice on lenses and frames suitable for active lifestyles<br data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1417\" \/>\u2714 Two convenient locations in <strong data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1469\">Scunthorpe (Ashby)<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1483\">Brigg<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c310306 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c310306\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs \u2013 Children\u2019s Eye Care<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d1a20e cmsmasters-title-alignment-left cmsmasters-item-icon-position-left cmsmasters-trigger-icon-view-default cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget 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optician.&lt;\\\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;9775964&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;Are children\\u2019s eye tests free?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Yes \\u2013 NHS eye tests are free for under-16s and under-19s in full-time education.&lt;\\\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;9948ec9&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;Do you have frames suitable for children?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Yes \\u2013 we offer a range of frames designed for comfort, durability, and style, including smaller fits for young faces.&lt;\\\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;28bc3e7&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;default_toggle&quot;:1,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;toggles&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"cmsmasters-toggles.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__list\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1471\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">At what age should my child have their first eye test?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Closed\" class=\"cmsdemo-icon- cms-demo-icon-dropdown-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Opened\" class=\"cmsdemo-icon- cms-demo-icon-dropdown-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h5><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-1471\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\"><p>We recommend booking your child\u2019s first test before they start school, or sooner if you notice signs of vision problems.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1472\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">How often should children have their eyes tested?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Closed\" class=\"cmsdemo-icon- cms-demo-icon-dropdown-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Opened\" class=\"cmsdemo-icon- cms-demo-icon-dropdown-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h5><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-1472\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\"><p>At least every 2 years, or more often if advised by the optician.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1473\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">Are children\u2019s eye tests free?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Closed\" class=\"cmsdemo-icon- cms-demo-icon-dropdown-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Opened\" class=\"cmsdemo-icon- cms-demo-icon-dropdown-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h5><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-1473\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\"><p>Yes \u2013 NHS eye tests are free for under-16s and under-19s in full-time education.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h5 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