What happens during the appointment
The optometrist asks about birth, health, school and family vision history, then adapts age-appropriate vision, focusing, eye-teaming, prescription and eye-health checks to the child.
Ashfield NSW local optometrist
Children's eye tests in Ashfield.
A children's eye test checks clear vision, prescription, eye coordination and eye health, with extra attention to symptoms affecting reading, school, sport or distance vision.
Children's eye test at iFocus Optometrists
Children's vision checks in Ashfield for school vision, myopia risk and clear comfortable eyesight.
At a glance
- School vision concerns
- Myopia risk review
- Family history discussion
- Glasses and lens options
Reviewed by: Dr. Shirley Wang, Optometrist
Qualifications: Bachelor of Optometry, UNSW
Languages: English, Mandarin and Cantonese
Last medically reviewed: 20 July 2026
Who provides the service
Dr Shirley Wang, Optometrist (B.Optom UNSW), provides children's vision care and can discuss findings with families in English, Mandarin or Cantonese.
Timing, Medicare and fees
Appointment length and fees are confirmed when booking because younger children and complex histories may need more time. Medicare eligibility varies; bring the child's Medicare card. Health-fund optical benefits generally relate to eligible glasses or lenses, not every consultation.
Suitability and practical examples
Common reasons families book include squinting, sitting close to screens, headaches, losing place while reading or a changing prescription. These are reasons for assessment, not proof of a particular diagnosis or outcome.
Clinical and consumer references
Common questions
When should a child have an eye test?
Children should have an eye test if they squint, sit close to screens, report headaches, struggle at school or have a family history of myopia.
Do you offer myopia control advice?
Yes. iFocus Optometrists can discuss myopia control options such as myopia-control spectacle lenses and contact lens options where suitable.