Early detection
The purpose of paediatric vision screening is to allow early detection of vision problems in children as young as 6 months old.
Early intervention
The earlier an eye problem is detected, the earlier the appropriate treatment could be recommended for your child to prevent permanent visual impairment.
Timely vision screening
The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends a child to have their first vision screening between 6 and 12 months of age, even if no eye problems are apparent¹.
Why should I have my infant / toddler’s eyesight checked?
Singapore is often referred to as the myopia capital of the world. According to the Singapore Health Promotion Board (HPB) in 2023, about 26% of children are already short-sighted by the age of seven². The frequent use of digital devices, such as smartphones and tablets, may further accelerate this trend in young children.
Eyescreen enables the early detection of vision problems in your child, which if left untreated, may lead to permanent visual impairment.
Screen your child’s eyes before it is too late.
Who do we screen?
American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) consider timely vision screening as being essential in infancy and childhood for the early detection and treatment of eye problems. We recommend first screening to take place in infancy, which is as early as 6 months old. Subsequent vision screening can be performed periodically on an annual basis and throughout childhood.
Infant as young as 6 months old
Toddlers
Pre-schoolers up till 6 years old
Children with intellectual disability, hyperactivity, autism spectrum disorders etc
What do we screen for?
Strabismus (Crossed eyes / Squints)
Pseudostrabismus
Myopia
Amblyopia (Lazy eye)
Hyperopia
Astigmatism
How do we screen?
Eyescreen is a speedy, safe and non-invasive screening that does not require any physical contact with your child or eyedrops to dilate the pupils. By following steps 1-2-3-4, Eyescreen is able to detect eye problems and hence, allowing effective treatment to be administered as early as possible.
Step 1: Assess
Your child's vision development will be assessed.
Step 2: Screen
Your child will be photo-screened by our paediatric optometrist.
Step 3: Further tests
Your child will be routed
for supplementary testing (optional)
if he or she is older.
Step 4: Result
You will receive screening report on the spot after screening.
References
¹American Optometric Association. Infant Vision: Birth to 24 Months of Age. https://www.aoa.org/patients-and-public/good-vision-throughout-life/childrens-vision/infant-vision-birth-to-24-months-of-age/infants-vision?sso=y
. Accessed June 3, 2015.
²Ministry of Health Singapore. Effectiveness of National Myopia Prevention Programme’s Strategies for Primary School Students. Published March 6, 2024. Accessed September 26, 2025. https://www.moh.gov.sg/newsroom/effectiveness-of-national-myopia-prevention-programme-s-strategies-for-primary-school-students