- Constant eye rubbing
- Sensitivity to light
- Poor focus or concentration
- A head tilt
- Difficulty following moving objects
- A turn or eyes that don't seem straight
- Chronic red eyes or tearing
- A white pupil
At a young age there isn't much demand on our eyes. Toys are larger and colours are bright. Children are generally looking at things much closer, exploring the world that is within reaching distance. Some signs may show later as the demand changes. These signs include:
- Struggling to see objects at a distance
- Difficulty reading the board in school
- A dull ache on the forehead, above the eyes
- Squinting
- Difficulty reading, especially in the evenings, towards the end of the week
- Or avoiding reading all together
- Sitting too close to the TV
There are many different reasons why your child may be having visual difficulty. They may be long or short sighted, have a squint or problems with colour vision. An eye exam can quickly determine a cause and treatment, be it glasses for concentrated work or coloured lenses to help with visual stress. Call one of our practices to book in for an appointment.