On-Site or Virtual, We’re Ready For Learning

As we prepare for the start of the school year during the COVID-19 pandemic, some things will be very different this fall. But whether school is on-site or a blended learning environment, one certainty is the need for an eye exam. Many children’s eye conditions, as well as vision impairments, have warning signs and solutions. Protecting their eye health begins with a comprehensive eye exam, by recognizing the warning signs associated with eye conditions, and by acting on them with a visit to your child’s eye doctor.
Children suffering from vision problems or eye conditions are not too difficult to spot, if you know what to look for. Below are some telltale behaviors and signs to be on the lookout for, as they could indicate children experiencing vision problems. 

Children's Vision Problem Warning Signs

  • Squinting, closing or covering one eye
  • Constantly holding materials close to the face
  • Tilting the head to one side
  • Rubbing eyes repeately
  • One or both eyes turned out
  • Redness or tearing in eyes
  • Premature birth
  • Developmental delays
  • Family History of lazy eye or “thick glasses” 
  • A disease that affects the whole body (such as diabetes, sickle cell or HIV)

*Information obtained from The Vision Council.

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Please Note: Our experts do not provide medical advice on this platform. If you are experiencing signs/symptoms of a medical condition, seek medical attention with your eye care provider.