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Can children wear contact lenses?

By Claire · Comments (0)
Friday, August 13th, 2010

Are there any problems with children wearing contact lenses?
Many children are comfortable wearing spectacles and some actively enjoy the opportunity to accessorise. That said some feel self concious

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First Eye Test

By Claire · Comments (0)
Friday, August 13th, 2010

Should a child wait until it can read to have its first eye test? Any eye test for a child who is too young to read is very useful. In particular it is useful to pick up a condition called ammlyopia, where one eye works much better than the other. The child can and does more >>

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NHS Entitlement for Children

By Claire · Comments (0)
Friday, August 13th, 2010

Given the importance of monitoring children’s eyesight, NHS funding is available for ALL children (and is not means tested).  Children includes; All children under 16 Children under 19 in full time education At Thomas Carter Opticians, NHS funding will cover a comprehensive eye examination and retinal photography.   This will involve a half hour consultation with more >>

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