How to Tell If Your Child Needs Glasses

If your child is having trouble seeing, he may or may not tell you what he's experiencing. Young children, in particular, might not have the words to explain that they can't see well. If eye problems run in your family or if you or your partner wear glasses or corrective lenses, your child is likely have similar problems as she gets older. Watch for telltale signs to help you identify a vision problem and get her the corrective lenses she needs.

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      Watch how well your child tracks an object. While it's normal for babies under the age of 4 months to occasionally have misaligned eyes, it's not normal after that age, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. If your child has trouble tracking an object with her eyes or appears to have crossed eyes, make an appointment with her pediatrician or with a pediatric eye doctor.

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      Pay attention to how your child looks when he's focusing on something far away, such as watching television. If he squints, chances are he's struggling to see normally. If your child regularly sits very close to the television, he might be doing so because he can't see from further away. You might also find that he covers or closes one eye because it helps him see better. If you notice any of these things happening, talk with your child's pediatrician.

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      Take note of how your child's eyes look. If she complains that her eyes hurt, or if she rubs her eyes constantly, she might be experiencing vision problems. Other things to watch for include watery eyes, eyes that are extremely sensitive to light, droopy eyelids, bulging and discharge or pus leaking from one or both eyes, according to the AAP. A pupil that appears white instead of black is another warning sign, KidsHealth.org notes.

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      Listen if your child complains that he has a headache on a regular basis. Many children who are struggling to see get headaches, possibly from squinting.

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