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Children’s eye care is crucial for their overall health, development, and academic performance, and regular eye examinations help to ensure your child has good vision and healthy eyes.
Children normally have their first eye exam, around the age of 5, and, after that, regular eye exams are essential, as they will detect vision problems such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism, lazy eye (amblyopia), and crossed eyes (strabismus). Early detection is crucial, as treating these conditions early can prevent vision issues and facilitate proper vision development.
Eye exams not only detect vision problems but also monitor the overall development of a child's visual system.
This includes assessing eye teaming, tracking, focusing, and depth perception, all of which are crucial for reading, writing, sports, and overall learning.
Parents should be aware of signs that might indicate vision problems in children, such as squinting, frequent eye rubbing, sensitivity to light, excessive tearing, closing one eye to see, having a short attention span, or complaining of headaches or blurred vision.
Educating children about eye safety is important. Using protective eyewear during sports and recreational activities can prevent eye injuries. Teaching good habits, such as taking breaks during screen time, is also important for eye health.
With the increasing use of digital devices, it’s important to manage screen time for children. Prolonged use of screens can cause eye strain and other vision-related problems. Encouraging breaks and maintaining an appropriate viewing distance can help prevent issues.
