Vision problems in school children
Children may not always say their vision is blurry. Parents may notice squinting, sitting close to screens, headaches, avoiding reading, losing place on the page or trouble seeing the board.
Ashfield NSW local optometrist
Inner West school vision centre.
Parents often notice vision problems through schoolwork, screen use, headaches, reading fatigue or squinting. This hub connects children's vision and myopia pages for Inner West families.
Inner West school vision at iFocus Optometrists
Children's vision and myopia-control information for Inner West families, including screen time, school vision symptoms and nearby schools such as Ashfield Boys High, Bethlehem College, Trinity Grammar, MLC School and Burwood Girls High.
At a glance
- Vision problems in school children
- Screen time and Sydney students
- Myopia in Inner West children
- When children should have 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 Sydney students
More tablet and laptop use can contribute to tired eyes, dry eyes and near-vision symptoms. A children's eye test can check whether symptoms are vision-related.
Nearby school communities
Families around Ashfield Boys High, Bethlehem College, Trinity Grammar, MLC School, Burwood Girls High and other Inner West schools may use this hub to decide when to book a check.
Myopia in Inner West children
Myopia progression should be monitored. The optometrist can discuss MiyoSmart, Stellest, Ortho-K and review timing where suitable.
Children's vision pages
Children's eye test Ashfield
Main children's vision page.
Children's eye test Burwood
Burwood family page.
Children's eye test Strathfield
Strathfield family page.
Children's eye test Concord
Concord family page.
Myopia hub
Main myopia resource hub.
Screen time eye strain
Screen symptoms and computer vision advice.
Common questions
When should children have eye tests?
Book a children's eye test if a child squints, reports headaches, struggles with reading, sits close to screens or has family history of myopia.
Can screen time affect children's vision comfort?
Long screen use can contribute to tired eyes, dryness and focusing symptoms, so persistent symptoms should be checked.
Where can Inner West families discuss myopia control?
Families can book a children's vision appointment with iFocus Optometrists in Ashfield.