Frequency of unnoticed eye problems in children

Posted by fortworth on December 1st, 2013

It is astonishing that a large number of children have eye related problems. A child should have a thorough eye exam by a children’s eye specialist in order to detect or prevent any eye problems. It is recommended that children have their eyes checked before the age of 5 especially if you notice any problems. A yearly check up is recommended for children once they start school.

Some indications that your child has a problem with their eyes could be:

• Holds objects very close to their eyes
• Gets headaches after reading or watching TV
• Complains that schoolwork or reading material appears blurred
• Has a problem in comprehending what he or she has read
• Rubs eyes or squints too much after doing any close work
• Feels tired after reading
• Finds it difficult to copy from the blackboard or notebook
• Their eye is turning in or out
• Has watery and red eyes quite often
• Watches TV at very close distances

If you notice your child showing multiple symptoms, then you need to take them to a children’s eye specialist for an eye check up.

To help prevent eye problems with children, teach them good habits such as:

• Proper posture while reading
• Using adequate light when reading
• Watching TV from at least 6 feet away
• Getting at least 8 hours of sleep each night

Creating and maintaining these good eye habits with your children can help prevent eye problems in the future.

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