11/07/2025
👓 “I always use my left eye to see.”
That’s what a 5-year-old girl told me during her eye check.
Her parents had just collected their own spectacles and casually asked me,
“At what age should children start getting their eyes checked?”
I told them: as early as 4 to 5 years old, even if there are no complaints.
They decided to let their daughter have a quick screening.
During the test, we found:
👁 Right eye: 6/15
👁 Left eye: 6/6
No wonder she said she relies on her left eye—her right eye wasn’t pulling its weight.
This is a reminder for all parents:
Children don’t always know what “normal” vision feels like.
They may not complain, but their eyes could be working unevenly—leading to lazy eye, squints, or undetected refractive errors.
🧒 Early detection = early intervention.
Don’t wait till they struggle in school or start rubbing their eyes.
Bring your child for a comprehensive eye screening, especially before they start primary school.
Let’s help them see the world clearly from the start. 💡