Children’s Vision Correction2025-04-10T09:28:06+00:00

Vision Correction For Children

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What is vision correction for children?

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Everything you need to know about children’s vision correction

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Refractive errors are present in almost 20% of children.

If a child has refractive errors, the eye does not focus light on the retina and so the vision will be out of focus and blurred.

The most common refractive error seen in children is short-sightedness. Here the child can see close up but has problems with seeing things far away.

The next common problem is farsightedness. This is where the child can’t see things close to them but can see things far away. The majority of children have a small degree of this until they are seven years of age.

Astigmatism is a condition in which the cornea is oval rather than round, so the corneal curvature is abnormal, resulting in decreased vision.

Astigmatism can start in childhood or as an adult and can be easily corrected if it is causing problems.

Symptoms

Children with astigmatism or hyperopia often complain of headaches, eye strain, difficulty reading and fatigue.

Children with myopia have no symptoms apart from reduced distance vision.

Most cases of poor eyesight in children can be corrected optically with glasses or contact lenses. Other advanced options are available for children, such as laser or lens implantation.

Laser vision correction

In very rare cases, laser vision correction can be considered. This is usually a therapeutic surgery more than it is a refractive option. The risks and benefits of refractive surgery will be discussed at the consultation.

Occasionally we have patients who come to us with poor eyesight due to something abnormal with their cornea (the front window of the eye) such as scarring or an opacity that stops light from entering the eye.

The treatment in this case would involve optimising the vision as much as possible. Sometimes we may have to perform surgery, such as laser surgery or partial thickness cornea transplantation to improve the clarity of the cornea.

If a refractive error is left untreated, it can result in amblyopia (lazy eye). This occurs in one eye due to not receiving proper visual stimulation and results in decreased vision.

If the refractive error is treated before the child is 7-8 years old, then amblyopia is preventable.

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Samer Hamada and Eye Clinic London enable patients to experience relief from their eye problems so they can focus on what matters most.

How my eye care services work for children

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STEP 1: CONTACT US

Give us a call or click the button below to book your child in for a consultation. Or, contact one of our helpful and knowledgeable staff to get answers to your questions.

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STEP 2: LET’S MEET

Bring your child down to our clinic in London’s Harley Street district and we’ll conduct a thorough examination and consultation to see how we can help.

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STEP 3: FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS

Have the confidence of knowing that a caring eye care professional is managing your child’s eye condition so they can get back to normal life.

Book a consultation to see how to best tackle your child’s eye condition. Call us or book a consultation online today

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Helpful links to more information on vision correction

COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION FROM TRUSTED AUTHORITIES

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists have given plentiful information regarding vision correction treatments and when they are needed. Click here to read more.

Written by an Ophthalmologist, this page provides a history of vision correction, the various types available and a look into the future of vision surgery. Click here to read more. 

This article talks specifically about laser vision correction for myopia. Click here to read more. 

A textbook that discusses common vision defects and laser vision correction. Click here to read more.

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists has provided a useful checklist to help you make a decision that is right for you before having refractive surgery.

Here is a comprehensive leaflet on laser vision correction, provided by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists has provided patient information on Phakic Intraocular Lens Implantation.

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists has provided patient information on Refractive lens Exchange.

Have you spent a lifetime adjusting glasses atop the bridge of your nose or gently popping contact lenses into your eyes? Imagine not having to deal with either or both. So, what is LASIK eye surgery? It is, in one hyphenated word, life-changing. LASIK is an effective treatment that reshapes the cornea and adjusts its focusing power. Click here to learn more about LASIK eye surgery in Brisbane and get your top 5 questions about LASIK eye surgery, answered.

LASIK is an excellent, reliable surgery that has been performed millions of times globally. However, for those who aren’t suitable, alternative laser vision correction procedures include PRK, SMILE for myopia, and PRK for hyperopia (not recommended). Click here to read more about LASIK in Melbourne.

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About the expert

Mr Hamada | Consultant Ophthalmologist and Corneal Surgeon

MD, MSc, DO (hons), FRCSEd, FRCOphth I am Samer, founder and consultant ophthalmic surgeon with over 20 years’ experience in ophthalmology. I am a world-renowned specialist in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery. I’m not only a leading surgeon but also the only dual fellowship trained in corneal diseases in children from reputable institutions in the UK. At Eye Clinic London I work closely with other consultant ophthalmologists, optometrists and orthoptists to achieve the best outcomes for our patients. Our main aim is to make sure our patients get the safest and best treatments available to them. We put your safety before anything else so you can rest assured that if you choose us you will be in the best and safest hands.