7 signs your child may need glasses

Undiagnosed vision issues can affect your child's performance, therefore it's vital to understand eye health so you can spot the

Published on Nov 05, 2022 06:27 PM IST 7 Photos
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"Vision problems can affect your child’s performance in and out of school. Early detection of vision issues is important to avoid affecting the quality of their eyesight later in life," says pediatrician Dr. Sami in her recent Instagram post.(Unsplash)

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Squinting: your child may squint to try to improve the focus and clarity of an object. It is often caused by the eye attempting to overcome a vision problem. (gettyimages)

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Tilting head or covering one eye: This might indicate that your child has a lazy eye or eyes are misaligned. It can also be the indication of Amblyopia which is the loss of the ability to see clearly through one eye.(istockphoto)

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Sitting too close to the TV: This is a sign that your child might be nearsighted. Bringing an object closer to the face makes an image bigger and clearer.(Gettyimages)

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Holding hand-held devices too close to the eyes or lowering the head while reading are all possible signs of poor vision. People who have myopia, or nearsightedness, have clear vision at close range and poorer vision at a distance. (Unsplash)

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