Free Eye Tests

It is estimated that one in five children are sitting in school with an undetected vision problem, despite the majority (79 per cent) of Australian parents believing their children have great eyesight.  It’s important for parents to take their children for a routine eye examination to give kids the best chance at success in the classroom.

Luke Arundel from Optometry Australia says “Good vision is vital to the educational, social, behavioural and physical development of a child. From having trouble reading something on the whiteboard or avoiding reading as getting sore or tired eyes from close work, there are a range of ways vision problems can impact learning. Poor vision can also make it difficult to read other kids' facial expressions or do fun things like catch a ball and play sports."

“When a child has a vision problem, they may not tell a parent as they often assume everyone else sees the world the way they do. The best way parents can ensure there’s nothing wrong with their child’s vision is to have a simple, painless, Medicare rebatable check-up at the optometrist.”

You can book an eye test directly with an optometrist. You don’t need a referral from your GP.  Anyone under 65 can have 1 bulk billed eye test every 3 years. Not all optometrists bulk bill but many do.