Optician for a almost 4 year old

[Sorka]

I have two boys with glasses from a young age and the second was tested at 18 mths. The optometrist put some drops in so she could get a good look, so they don't have to be able to verbalize what they can see. She used the drops until he was able to answer her verbally. Perhaps you could ask around to see if this service is offered at opticians near you? I'd say its done at most places.

[BlackCat]

We saw an ophthalmologist for issues that may have required more intervention than just glasses. We then moved on to our ordinary family optometrist from three years old. He didnt need to read the chart, just stare at the happy smiley face, he was able to sit still and listen to her instruction and she was able to look into his eyes and get a good look. There is an issue there and we will go back yearly until school and then six monthly. I can't help on recommendations for your area just thought I would offer another opinion.

[briggsy's girl]

the paed opthamologist said by this age, there is no need to see them directly unless a regular optometrist believes there is a problem. DD has astigmatisms and is mildly short sighted, but is being monitored by the local optometrist.

to see the paed opthamologist you will likely need to see an optometrist and then wait weeks (months) for an appointment. just go in to a local opsm or similar and ask for an appointment with the optometrist - they'll let you know from there if there is further investigation needed

and they don't need to be able to recognise letters - E is tested with pictures of animals (duck fish cat, dog) and once a bit older, it will be direction of a set letter (left right up down), followed by numbers

i've had glasses since i was a bub (less than a year old) - i was monitored by a local optometrist and seen the paed opthamologist when he said i needed my glasses changed.

[wysiwyg]

the paed opthamologist said by this age, there is no need to see them directly unless a regular optometrist believes there is a problem. DD has astigmatisms and is mildly short sighted, but is being monitored by the local optometrist.

to see the paed opthamologist you will likely need to see an optometrist and then wait weeks (months) for an appointment.

Yes that is what I had been told so was so surprised when Specsavers told me otherwise. I know with DS we had a long wait for the paed opthamologist because it was non-urgent (there was nothing wrong at all in the end) this would also be non-urgent she passed the test but given is so long before would be routinely tested in school the MCHN thought was worth testing again.

Thanks for all the advice everyone.

[Yael]

I didn't have a long wait to see ours.. a few weeks maybe?

You can google her, she is a developmental optometrist I believe?