Vision and learning
Children may struggle with reading, board work or concentration when vision is unclear or uncomfortable. A children's eye test can check prescription, focusing, eye teaming and myopia risk.
Ashfield NSW local optometrist
Children's vision centre for Inner West families.
Children's vision and myopia control are one of the strongest service lines for iFocus Optometrists. This centre brings school vision, screen time, myopia and parent FAQs together in one place.
Children's vision centre at iFocus Optometrists
Children's vision centre for Ashfield and Inner West families, covering school eye checks, screen time, myopia in children, signs your child needs glasses and back-to-school eye tests.
At a glance
- Vision and learning
- Screen time and myopia
- School eye checks
- Signs your child needs glasses
- Back-to-school eye tests
Reviewed by: Dr. Shirley Wang, B.Optom UNSW
Qualifications: Bachelor of Optometry, University of New South Wales
Languages: English, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese Chinese
Last medically reviewed: July 2026
Screen time and myopia
Long periods of near work and screen use can contribute to tired eyes and may be part of the myopia conversation. Families should also consider outdoor time, family history and prescription changes.
School eye checks
Parents often book checks when a child squints, sits close to screens, reports headaches, avoids reading or has trouble seeing classroom detail.
Signs your child may need glasses
Signs include squinting, closing one eye, sitting close to screens, headaches, rubbing eyes, losing place while reading or needing to move closer to see.
Back-to-school timing
Back-to-school season is a good time to book if there were concerns in the previous term or your child has a history of myopia.
Children's vision cluster
Common questions
When should children have eye tests?
Book if a child squints, has headaches, sits close to screens, avoids reading, struggles at school or has a family history of myopia.
Can iFocus help with myopia control?
Yes. Dr Shirley Wang can discuss myopia-control options and review planning where suitable.
Do you support Chinese-speaking families?
Yes. iFocus supports English, Mandarin and Cantonese speaking families.