Signs of sight problems at the child

Vision problems are common in schoolchildren and when they are not treated, they can affect the child's learning ability, as well as their personality and adaptation at school, and may even influence the child's participation in activities, such as playing an instrument or playing a sport.

In this way, the child's vision is essential for his success at school, and parents should be alert to some signs that may indicate that the child has a vision problem, such as myopia or astigmatism, for example.

Signs of vision problems in the child

Signs that may indicate that the child has a vision problem include:

Constantly sitting in front of the television or holding a book very close to your eyes; Close your eyes or tilt your head to see better or to see better; not being able to read without using a finger to guide the eyes and getting lost easily in reading; complaining of frequent headaches or tired eyes; avoid using the computer because it starts to hurt your head or eyes; Avoid doing activities that involve near or distance vision; Receive lower grades than usual at school.

Given these signs, parents should take the child to an ophthalmologist for an eye exam, diagnose the problem and indicate the appropriate treatment. Find out more about the eye exam at: Eye exam.

How to treat vision problems in children

The treatment of vision problems in children, such as myopia or astigmatism, for example, is usually done with the use of glasses or contact lenses, according to the problem and the child's degree of vision.