{"id":2116,"date":"2022-09-28T15:45:55","date_gmt":"2022-09-28T15:45:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eyedealfamilyeyecare.com\/?p=2116"},"modified":"2022-10-09T15:48:29","modified_gmt":"2022-10-09T15:48:29","slug":"signs-you-need-childrens-eye-doctor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eyedealfamilyeyecare.com\/eye-care\/signs-you-need-childrens-eye-doctor\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Signs Your Child Needs Glasses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Did you know that 25% of children between ages 2-17 need glasses<\/a>? However, young children may not have the words or understanding to tell you they have trouble seeing. That is why it is important to look for early signs your child needs glasses and schedule annual eye exams<\/a> with a children\u2019s eye doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking care of your child\u2019s eye care needs from an early age sets them up for the best vision later in life. Look out for these five signs your child needs glasses and read our tips for protecting your child\u2019s vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Signs Your Child Needs Glasses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Squinting or Tilting Head<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your child squints or tilts their head when trying to read a book, sign, or whiteboard, it may be time to see a children\u2019s eye doctor. Squinting and head tilting are ways children make up for a lack of visual clarity and attempt to focus on an object. Squinting is often a sign of myopia<\/a> (nearsightedness) or astigmatism, both of which can be corrected with eyeglasses or contacts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Sitting Close to Television or Holding Screen Close to Eyes<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Do you notice your child always sitting close to the television or holding a hand-held device screen close to their face? This is an early indicator that they have difficulty seeing objects far away, meaning they have to bring objects closer to their eyes for clarity. If you see this behavior in your child, schedule an exam with a children\u2019s eye doctor quickly. Prolonged use of devices and screens up close can be detrimental to your child\u2019s eyesight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Complaining Frequently of Headaches<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Does your child complain frequently of headaches, especially after school or extended reading or screen time? This is a sign of eyestrain, meaning your child is likely having trouble clarifying blurry or out-of-focus objects. To reduce headache frequency and help them focus for longer amounts of time, schedule a children\u2019s eye doctor appointment to determine their needs for glasses or contacts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Difficulty Concentrating in School<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sitting in a classroom means frequently having to transition your focus up close to read books and papers, then far away to engage with the whiteboard and teacher. For a child with difficulty seeing, quickly adapting to these fluctuating objects can cause eyestrain and headaches. This can lead to problems with school work including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n