Does your child need a sight test?

As part of our Eye Can See campaign, we're asking parents and teachers whether their children and pupils have had their eyes tested - and what they can do to make it happen.

Does your child need an eye test? Ask your self the questions below, making a note of how many you answer 'yes' to.

• Does your child sit too close to the TV?

• Does your child rub their eyes a lot?

• Does your child hold objects very close to their face?

• Does your child blink a lot?

• Do you ever notice one of their eyes turning in or out?

• Is there anyone ion the family with Amblyopia (lazy eye)?

• Are the parents long or short sighted?

If you answer yes to one or more of the questions above, then It might be time to book a sight test for your child. You can arrange this at any opticians if you have any concerns about their eyesight. Sight tests are free for under-16s and the NHS contributes to the cost of children’s glasses.

If you answered no to the questions, hopefully your child's sight is fine but don’t forget to ensure that you take your children for regular sight tests at least every two years because problems can occur at any age.

Sometimes there can be no symptoms of an eye problem. If your child has never had an eye test or vision screening (organised by school, health visitor or an orthoptist), ask if the school provides them or book an appointment to speak with your local optician.

Find out how and where you can book your child in for a free eye test