AMERICAN EYE CENTER VIETNAM
CHILD EYE CARE - Part 2
IMPORTANT THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR
Straining their eyes or tilting their head to see better
Frequent eye rubbing / Squinting / Or Squeezing facial muscles or muscles around eyes
Losing their place while reading, or using a finger to guide their eyes
Sensitivity to light and/or excessive tearing
Falling behind in school
Complaining of headaches or tired eyes
The presence of a “turn” in the eye or a misdirection of the eyes
Consistently sitting too close to the TV or holding a book too close
Avoiding activities which require near vision, such as reading or homework, or distance vision, such as participating in sports or other recreational activities
Closing one eye to read, watch TV or see better
Avoiding using a computer or tablet because it hurts their eyes
A “white reflex” in photographs. This is similar in appearance to red-eye, except it’s white. It is extremely serious – if you notice it, you should seek medical attention immediately.