
08/08/2025
If you’re wondering when to start getting your child’s eyes checked, it is recommended they should be taken for regular eye tests from age 3-4 years old every 1-2 years, unless advised otherwise by your optometrist.
If you’re concerned about the cost of an eye test for your child, don’t worry! Children under sixteen, as well as those aged 16-18 in full time education get the cost of their eye test covered by the NHS. Children in these groups will also get a voucher towards the cost of a pair of spectacles.