Vision problems in children
How to detect and treat them? Does your child seem to have trouble seeing at a distance or up close?
The signs that your child sees poorly can take various forms and can manifest in different ways. It is important for parents and teachers to be attentive to these signs in order to detect any visual problems in the child as soon as possible. Discover in this COP9 article the most common signs, but also the most common symptoms, as well as the specialists to consult.
One of the signs that your child sees poorly is a decrease in visual acuity. The child may have difficulty seeing far or near, which may be indicated by:
trouble reading;
to recognize objects at a distance;
to see clearly on the board at school.
A child’s visual acuity may be affected by visual disorders such as myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism.
Another common sign of vision problems in children is the presence of frequent headaches. When children have vision problems, they can often get tired quickly when trying to concentrate to see clearly. This can lead to eye strain and headaches.
These symptoms can disrupt your child’s learning at school: don’t wait to make an appointment with a pediatric ophthalmologist!
Visual abnormalities such as squinted or misaligned eyes can also indicate a child’s vision problem, such as strabismus. Strabismus can cause double or distorted vision, which can affect visual perception and the child’s ability to stay focused in school.
Refractive disorders such as presbyopia must be considered, as they usually occur in older people but can also affect some children. Presbyopia is characterized by difficulty seeing up close and a loss of flexibility of ocular accommodation. If a child has difficulty reading small print or needs to move objects closer to see them clearly, this may be an indicator of early presbyopia.
Visual abnormalities such as squinted or misaligned eyes can also indicate a child’s vision problem, such as strabismus. Strabismus can cause double or distorted vision, which can affect visual perception and the child’s ability to stay focused in school.
Refractive disorders such as presbyopia must be considered, as they usually occur in older people but can also affect some children. Presbyopia is characterized by difficulty seeing up close and a loss of flexibility of ocular accommodation. If a child has difficulty reading small print or needs to move objects closer to see them clearly, this may be an indicator of early presbyopia.
Certain symptoms are an ophthalmological emergency; if you notice them, we invite you to make an appointment as soon as possible, or to go to an ophthalmological emergency.
The following symptoms may be signs of a vision problem in children:
blurred vision;
difficulty distinguishing colors;
halos around objects;
peripheral vision problems.
These symptoms may be related to eye problems such as cataract, glaucoma, retinopathy or retinal detachment, which require immediate medical attention.
Now that you know the signs that your child sees poorly, we can talk about which specialists to meet.
It is recommended to have regular eye exams with the ophthalmologist or optician in order to detect possible visual problems from an early age.
These exams allow you to:
Your ophthalmologist will be able to prescribe for your child suitable optical correction (glasses or lenses), orthoptic rehabilitation, psychomotor rehabilitation, orthokeratology, or even surgery in case of emergency.
COP9 brings together orthoptists, psychomotor therapist, contactologist and ophthalmic surgeon: take advantage of our practice to have coordinated medical follow-up in a single space!
It is essential to remain alert to the signs that your child sees poorly, both at school and at home. This guarantees good vision and peaceful schooling. A consultation with the ophthalmologist allows the child’s vision to be assessed and, if necessary, to prescribe correction, orthoptist and/or psychomotor rehabilitation, or plan surgical intervention if serious ocular abnormalities are detected. So don’t forget to make an appointment to ensure a great school year!
How to detect and treat them? Does your child seem to have trouble seeing at a distance or up close?
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