Paediatric Vision

A child’s eyes should reach 20/20 vision by the age of 6.

Some are unable to achieve this due to either genetics or stimuli such as digital devices and too much indoor time.

Glasses may not always be the only answer to your child’s visual needs. 

Kids eyes are constantly developing and changing and require testing every year. 

Visual Acuity

Different sized stimuli are preseted to a child depending on their age to assess how well they can see. We use letter, picture and Tumbling E charts

Colour Vision 

Colour Vision assesses rods and cones to check if a child’s colour perception is intact. Boys are more likely to be colour blind than girls.

Depth Perception

The inability to catch a ball constantly or take something from your hand when held in front of them might be a cue to poor depth perception. This can be caused by poor muscle function or decreased vision

Muscle Function

A series of tests used to check if the child is “squint” and steps to take to correct this

Our Optometrist

Afsana obtained her Bachelor of Optometry degree in 2013 from The University of KwaZulu Natal. She received the Best General Clinician award when qualifying. After working in private practice in Durban for four years in both the rural and urban communities, she relocated to Johannesburg in 2018, where she practiced at major optometry franchises.  During these years she gained exposure to different facets of optometry. In 2019, she developed an interest in myopia and managing myopia and has subsequently trained in paediatric optometry and myopia control through the Paediatric Training Academy. Afsana practices with the latest tools to curb myopia and reduce its progression in kids. She is passionate about general optometry and continuous professional development whilst offering the latest designs in branded optical frames and sunglasses.