A lot of children don’t need glasses. But if you’re concerned about your child’s vision, it’s important to know the signs that indicate he or she might need glasses. Although it can be hard to tell whether your child needs glasses, there is one glaring sign that should alert you to the possibility:
If your child has a really hard time seeing things. If a teacher has mentioned the words “designated driver” or “parent pick-up,” it could be because of your child’s vision. Vision impairment can also cause kids to have trouble focusing on their schoolwork and to fall behind in their work.
So what are some other red flags?
- You’ve noticed that your child is starting to sit closer and closer to the TV.
- Your preschooler has trouble finding objects around the house or in the yard.
- Your 6-year-old seems to bump into things more than his peers.
- Even though you’ve told him not to, your 8-year-old keeps walking into walls.
If you see any of these signs, or something else seems off, make an appointment with an eye doctor right away.
The best time for parents to check their child’s vision is between the ages of 3 and 5 years old. Before that age, most kids don’t have the skills to cooperate well with an eye exam, and after that age, some vision problems can be harder to detect with standard vision tests.
At Bonafide Eye Care we use state of the art equipment to examine and treat all eye care emergencies and eye care problems. Call us 718-386-9721 or stop by our Queens Office so that we can take care of you and your family.
