Children
Eye tests children don't dread.
A short, unhurried test with a chart the youngest can match without reading, honest advice on whether spectacles are needed at all, and frames that survive school, sport and the playground.
From young children
A chart they can match by pointing, for those who cannot read letters yet.
Short and gentle
Usually 15 to 30 minutes, at the child's pace, with a parent beside them.
Frames built for school
Flexible, light and durable, sized for small faces, with kids' sunglasses too.
Generations of families
Customers who first came as young adults now bring their children and grandchildren.
What parents notice
Signs a child may need an eye test
Sitting very close to the TV
Or holding a phone or book unusually near the face. The classic sign of short sight.
Squinting or frowning to see
Narrowing the eyes sharpens a blurry image for a moment. Watch for it at the board or the TV.
Rubbing the eyes often
Especially after reading or homework, and not only when tired.
Tilting or turning the head
Looking at things from an angle, or covering one eye, can mean the two eyes are not working together.
Headaches after school
Frontal headaches or tired eyes by evening, particularly on heavy reading days.
Losing the place when reading
Skipping lines, using a finger to track, or avoiding reading altogether.
Children rarely say they cannot see well, because blurry is all they have ever known. Schools often notice first: a child moving to the back and struggling with the board, or a sudden dip in reading. A short test settles it.
The test
What the test is like
- 01
A chat first
We ask what you or the school have noticed, and about the family's eye history. Short sight and astigmatism often run in families.
- 02
A quick machine reading
The autorefractor takes a painless measurement while your child looks at a picture inside it.
- 03
A chart they can follow
Younger children point to match the direction of a shape; older ones read letters. We keep it playful and stop before anyone gets tired.
- 04
Frames, only if needed
If spectacles are needed, we help choose a frame that fits properly now, not one to grow into.
Kids' eyewear
Frames for growing faces
A child's frame has a different job from an adult's. It has to fit a smaller nose bridge, survive being pulled off by one temple and sat on, and be light enough to forget. We stock flexible, durable kids' frames in sizes for small faces, and kids' sunglasses for the same reason: a child's eyes let more UV through than an adult's.
Frames are fitted and adjusted on the child's face. Bring the pair back whenever it goes crooked and we will straighten it.
- Flexible, light frames sized for small faces
- Kids' sunglasses with UV protection
- Adjustments as they grow
Routine
How often children should be tested
Before starting school, then every one to two years, and yearly once a child wears spectacles, because power can change quickly during growth. A squint, a head tilt or covering one eye deserves a check straight away, and when something needs more than spectacles we will point you to a paediatric eye doctor.
Why more children need spectacles today
The rising-myopia trend, the signs worth a check, and what genuinely helps.
Read moreHow often to get your eyes tested
By age, and the situations that call for a sooner check.
Read moreSigns you need an eye test
Headaches, screen blur, night driving: the everyday signs that your power has changed.
Read more
Good to know
Questions people ask us
Honest answers, in the same words we use across the counter. Anything else, ask us on WhatsApp.
At what age can a child have an eye test?
We test children who can follow a simple chart, matching the direction of a shape by pointing before they can read, and older children with letters. For babies and toddlers, or if you suspect a squint, a paediatric ophthalmologist is the right first step, and we will say so.
How long does a children's eye test take?
Usually 15 to 30 minutes. We stop before a child gets tired and can finish on another day if needed.
Does my child need to read for the test?
No. Younger children point to match the direction of a shape instead of reading letters.
Do you have spectacle frames for kids?
Yes: flexible, durable frames sized for small faces, plus kids' sunglasses. Every frame is fitted on the child's face, and we adjust it again as they grow.
Will spectacles make my child's eyes weaker?
No. Correctly prescribed spectacles let the eye see clearly and, in young children, help vision develop normally. Leaving a significant power uncorrected is what causes problems.
How do I book my child's eye test?
Walk in any day except Friday, between 9:30 am and 9:30 pm, or message us on WhatsApp and we will suggest a quiet time. Late morning and early afternoon suit younger children best. Bring any previous prescription or school eye-check slip.
How much does a child's eye test cost?
The same as an adult's: ₹150 for a computerised eye test, complimentary if you buy your child's spectacles from us, and never any obligation to buy.
Find us
Near Sai Baba Mandir, at Jivdani Chowk.
Bring your child in any time we are open. Late morning and early afternoon are the quietest, which suits younger children.
Address
Ami OpticsShop No. 1, Mohan Apt., V. S. Marg
Near Sai Baba Mandir, Opp. Radha Krishna Restaurant
Virar (E), Maharashtra 401305
Hours
Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun · 9:30 am – 9:30 pm
Friday · closed
Customers come to us from Virar East, Virar West, Nalasopara and Vasai. Look for the shop opposite Radha Krishna Restaurant, near Sai Baba Mandir, at Jivdani Chowk. Landmarks and a map are on the visit us page. We speak English, हिंदी and मराठी.
Keep exploring
Related pages
Computerised eye testing
What happens in the test, what it costs, and how to read your prescription.
Read moreSpectacles
Frames, lenses and fitting under one roof, often ready the same day.
Read moreSunglasses
UV protection, polarised lenses and prescription sunglasses, chosen honestly.
Read moreHow often to get your eyes tested
By age, and the situations that call for a sooner check.
Read more
Let's help you see the world clearly.
Walk in for an eye test, browse the frames, or just say hello on WhatsApp. We'd love to meet you.