How to Tell If Your Child Needs Glassesv

Young children are usually unable to tell whether they need glasses — the way they see the world is just the way they see. They don’t know that it could be better. For this reason, it is important for parents to know how to tell if their child is having problems with their eyesight. Here are three ways that you can tell if your child needs glasses.

Know the Signs

Understanding the signs of vision impairment will help you to determine if you should have your child's eyesight evaluated by an eye care professional. Some possible signs of problems include squinting, sitting too close to the television, tilting of the head, and excessive rubbing of the eyes. If your child frequently complains of headaches, it may also mean that they are overexerting the eyes in an effort to see with clarity. If you notice any of these symptoms, it is important to have your child's vision checked out by an eye doctor.

Trust Your Doctors

Particularly if you have a history of eye problems in your family, you should plan on making regular checks with the eye doctor. Although some schools will provide complimentary vision screening, these are not always comprehensive tests and should not take the place of a professional eye exam. A thorough eye exam will test for visual acuity as well as a host of other potential problems such as depth perception and the overall health of the eye. Committing to regular checks will also give you a useful baseline and allow you to see any patterns in eye health and is extremely important for a child who is predisposed to bad eyesight because of family history.

Talk to the Teacher

Many vision problems are initially detected by a child's teacher. A teacher sees the child daily in a variety of situations in which poor eyesight may be exposed. If you suspect that your child may be having difficulty seeing, it is a good idea to express your concerns to their teacher to get their opinion. Sometimes what may appear to be poor academic performance or lack of effort may actually be a child simply having difficulty seeing the board or textbooks. Teachers are trained to recognize vision problems in students and should always be one of the first people that you consult with. 

Poor eyesight is a health issue like any other in that it needs treatment and shouldn’t be ignored. Look for the telltale signs of a problem with your child's eyesight, and if you see them, take your child to an eye doctor for verification. Giving your child the gift of full eyesight will ensure that they have the tools that they need to live to their fullest potential.

It used to be that kids were teased a lot if they wore glasses. But in recent years, as a teacher, I noticed this was happening less. In my Child Couture sessions, I make sure to ask how a child feels about their glasses. Usually, I will take images with and without them so they can pick an image they feel suits them best.

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