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How to recognize childhood eye problems?

How to recognize childhood eye problems?

28 September 2021

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How to recognize childhood eye problems?

During childhood it is important to pay attention to the visual health of our children, since at this stage they can be more vulnerable to eye diseases that, when detected and treated in time, help them to develop good visual health and avoid damage.

This is why it is important to have regular vision checks with a pediatric ophthalmologist.

5 COMMON SYMPTOMS THAT MAY INDICATE YOUR CHILD'S VISION PROBLEMS

HAS MISALIGNED EYES
If your child's eyes are not looking in the same direction, it may be a sign of a visual problem known as strabismus. If not treated in time, it can cause amblyopia, that is, the misaligned eye develops less vision.

SLEEP WITH EYES OPEN
If your child frequently opens his eyes while sleeping, the eyes can become dry, red, or irritated by the fan or air conditioner, and cause corneal damage. Your ophthalmologist can recommend a treatment to help prevent it.

POINTS ON THE WHITE PART OF THE EYE
Points on the white of the eye can appear for different reasons. Depending on their color and size, they can range from a simple freckle to an indicator of anemia. A specialist can inform you of the nature of it. If these spots appear after an injury, see your ophthalmologist right away.

EXCESSIVE BLINKING
If your child blinks excessively, it could be a common physical tic, but it could also be due to a foreign body in the eye, allergy, conjunctivitis, dry eye, even a corneal abrasion, refractive error, or strabismus.

ASYMMETRIC PUPILS
If you notice that your child's pupils are not the same size, this could be a sign of a visual condition. Although this condition does not always indicate a vision problem, consult your ophthalmologist for an accurate evaluation.


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