A list of external eye care providersÌýcan be found here.
Video Links
Home Visual Acuity Testing
Watch this to learn how to test your child's vision at home using the Visual Acuity Chart.
ToÌýtest the visual acuity of your child at home, please print off the documents below and testing.Ìý
Fact sheets
A visitÌýto the eye doctor
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Electrodiagnostic Testing (ERG, VEP)
Ìýin infants and young children
Glaucoma in children - RCH information sheet for parents
Myopia Consensus Statement 2023 (World Society of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus)
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Squint Surgery
Treatment of Retinopathy of Prematurity
White Pupil in Photo
WhatÌýshould I do if I think my child has an eye or vision problem?
You should contact your local GP or Optometrist if you think your child has an eye or vision problem.ÌýClick to readÌýinformation onÌýwhat to do if you think your baby has crossed eyes or white pupils.
After examining your child theyÌýwill decide if your child needs to be seen by an eye doctor (Ophthalmologist).
If they think your child's problem is urgent, they will contact us directly, otherwise they will send us a referral letter based onÌýour
referral guidelines.Ìý
Your child will be placed on a waiting list.ÌýYou may also choose to have your child examined locally by an external eye careÌýprovider. ÌýÌý
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External resources for patients and families
The
The . Providing collaborative eye-care with the RCH.
- Established to improve support for children with cataracts and their families, to enhance clinical care and build connections with research across Australia.
is a UK based trust which focuses on support, awareness, research and influence.Ìý
Do you think your baby has crossed eyes or a white pupil? Click to find information on what to do.
Ìý Students who have significant vision loss are eligible to receive additional educational support from the Statewide Vision Resource Centre (SVRC) and Visiting Teachers for Vision Impaired with the Department of Education and Training (DET).
Glaucoma Support Groups:Ìý
Ìý Provide a wide range of services and support for Victorians with low vision or blindness.
La Trobe University Eye ClinicÌý Providing collaborative eye-care with the RCH.
Melbourne Eyecare Clinic at the University of Melbourne. Providing collaborative eye-care with the RCH.
The Renwick Centre Podcast, Episode 48, Sandra Staffieri - .Ìý
Ìý Is a national provider of blindness and low vision services in Australia.
Ìý Aim to increase awareness and access to existing treatments and evidence based care and compassionate family support through education, empowerment and enabling.
NDIS funding applications - useful linksÌý
Ìý Guide Dogs Victoria can provide support and assist with NDIS applications
ÌýVision Australia can provide support and assist with NDIS applications
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