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Sight problems are often associated with the elderly.

But, in reality, 1 in 4 school-aged children in the US live with some form of vision impairment.

Aside from the practical aspects of being able to see correctly, sight is also an integral part of juvenile development. 

As a parent, it is our responsibility to notice if our child has a visual impairment. 

If we spot it, we need to take them to get the help they need.


How is your child's eyesight? And, how do you even know if he or she has an issue. Here are 7 ways to spot if your child is struggling with their sight.


7 Ways To Spot If Your Child Is Struggling With Their Sight


First, if your child is struggling with their sight, they may be struggling in school.

Did you know that 80% of school-age learning is visual?

If our children can’t see properly, they will struggle in school.

Even minor visual impairments can make it harder for children to keep up in the classroom.

Also, sight issues may affect their overall development.

If your child seems to be underperforming, it could be worth speaking to their teacher. You may want to see if they are displaying any sight-loss behaviors in school.


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Second, if your child is struggling with their sight, they may be tripping over things.

Children are clumsy at the best of times.

However,  if notice that your child is falling over items that they should have been able to see, they could be experiencing sight difficulties.


Third, if your child is struggling with their sight, they may cover one eye when they read.

Children are very good at adapting to vision problems.

At times, they may cover one eye if they find that it helps them to see more clearly.

If you spot your child closing or covering one of their eyes when reading, this could be an indication that they cannot see.


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How is your child's eyesight? And, how do you even know if he or she has an issue. Here are 7 ways to spot if your child is struggling with their sight.


Fourth, if your child is struggling with their sight, they may sit very close to the television or computer.

Nearsighted children will often try to get as close to screens as possible.

This could mean sitting right in front of the television or bring their iPad up to their nose.

This behavior is often because they struggle to see at longer distances and can be resolved with a pair of glasses.


Fifth, if your child is struggling with their sight, they may squint a lot.

Squinting can be hard to spot.

However, if you see this behavior, then it is a good indication that your child is having trouble seeing. 

They may benefit from an eye doctor appointment.


Sixth, if your child is struggling with their sight, they may get a lot of headaches.

Squinting and focusing on blurry objects can be very straining on a child. These actions may lead to headaches.

If your child seems to be getting a lot of headaches, they could be vision-related.


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Finally, if your child is struggling with their sight, they may get lost when reading.

Astigmatism is an optical defect in which the eye is rugby ball-shaped and not round.

Astigmatisms cause the vision to be blurred and makes it hard for the eye to focus on specific points.

This can become especially apparent when a child reads.

If your child loses their place a lot when they read or they use their finger or a ruler to trace the line, this could signify that they have astigmatism or some other visual impairment.


What to do if you think that your child is having trouble seeing

If you or your child’s teacher has spotted one or more of the above signs, then you should take them to an optometrist as soon as possible.

Your optometrist will be able to conduct a thorough eye examination.

In addition, they can also provide your child with a prescription for glasses or contact lenses to restore their sight.

Even if you think that their visual impairment is very slight, it is extremely important that you have their eyesight assessed.


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What to do if your child doesn’t want to wear their glasses?

Even though glasses will improve their eyesight, many children do not like wearing them at first.

Truly, it can take a little time to get them used to the idea of wearing them on a day-to-day basis.

If your child is not keen on getting or wearing their glasses, then here are some things that you could try.


First, let them choose the frames.

Children are much more likely to wear their glasses if they are a style that they themselves have chosen. 

You may prefer Italian fashion, but your child is more likely to go for something colorful and bold that they think suits their personality.

Although you may not agree with their decision, it is important to include them in the decision making process. 


Second, don’t expect them to wear their new glasses all the time, right away.

Your child may have been living with poor eyesight for some time and will have gotten used to it.

For this reason, even though their glasses improve their eyesight, they may still choose not to wear them.

Rather than expecting them to wear them all the time, encourage them to wear them for an hour a day and then slowly increase their wear time.

If possible, try to prioritize them wearing their glasses at school so that they don’t miss out on their education.


Third, have some honest conversations about the new glasses.

Change can be scary for children.

Sometimes they just need some reassurance.

Try to start a conversation with your child. Talk about why they do not want to wear their glasses.

Also, offer them some guidance and advice to reassure them.

Further, you can encourage your child to share their worries and concerns about their eyesight.



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