Eye disorders are one the most common long-term health problems for children. Good vision is vital when considering a child’s educational outcomes and also their physical and social development.
To book a kids eye test appointment with our paediatric optometrist, click the button below or contact us for more information regarding our paediatric optometrist in Brisbane.
Queensland Children’s Hospital- Optometry Alignment Program
Our Optometrist, Photi Tanos, has been invited to participate in the Queensland Children’s Hospital Eye Clinic’s Paediatric Optometry Alignment Pilot Program. This innovative program plans to establish a network of dedicated and specialised eye health clinicians (Ophthalmologists, Optometrists and Orthoptists) with up-to-date knowledge and skills to deliver an exceptional level of care for children with eye-related problems.
The program provides QCH aligned optometrists with access to education resources so they can effectively treat children, as well as a direct communication link to the hospital’s Eye Clinic clinicians so they can to seek advice about the care of individual children, where necessary.
This program ensures your child will be treated by a paediatric optometrist who is in partnership with some of Queensland’s leading children’s eye health clinicians with a charter to deliver the best possible care.
Common Signs Your Child Might Need To See A Kids Optometrist
Many common eye disorders in children go undetected for various reasons. It is important to be aware of some possible signs/ symptoms which may indicate a problems with your child’s vision:
- Blurred or double vision
- Eye turn (eg. one eye turns in or out while the other stays straight)
- Headaches
- Closing or covering one eye
- Holding a book very close to read
- Squinting or sitting very close while watching TV
- Frequent Blinking
- Poor attention/ concentration at school
- Generally disruptive behaviour
Don’t forget to check out our blog post on children’s vision here!
Been searching for “children’s optometrist near me” or “kids eye test” or “paediatric optometrist Brisbane” and haven’t found the right fit? Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or to arrange an appointment for your child with our kids optometrist.
We are predominantly a private billing practice but we endeavor to try and bulk-bill children (under 16 years old) where possible. At a minimum, the patient must be eligible to claim a full rebate from Medicare, we can check this on the day of the appointment. Please call the practice to discuss further if you have any questions regarding consultation fees with our paediatric optometrist. Additional fees may apply for some specialty testing that Medicare does not provide an item number for.
