Wellness Watch| Signs your child may need to see an ophthalmologist
Vanassa McKenzie / Our Today
Do your little ones have an intolerance to light? Do they complain about experiencing pain in the eyes? Do they suffer from persistent watery eyes? If your response is yes, then these may be possible signs that they may need a trip to the ophthalmologist for a checkup.
The early detection of eye problems can help to slow down the progression of disease and vision loss.
The month of August is observed internationally as Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month which is geared towards raising awareness about the importance of protecting the vision of children and their overall eye health.
Here are some common signs of eye problems
- Pain in the eyes
- Frequent headaches
- Blurred vision
- Watery eyes
- Cloudy vision
- Swelling on or around the eye
- Sudden blurry or distorted vision
- Redness in the eyes
Common eye problems observed in children
Refractive errors: This is a kind of vision problem that makes it hard for children to see clearly. It occur when the shape of the eye keep light from focusing correctly on the retina, the layer of cells lining the back of the eye.
Amblyopia: This condition, which is commonly termed as lazy eyes, refers to reduced vision in one eye that result from the brain suppressing input from the affected eye.
Binocular vision dysfunction: This is a condition which occurs when there misalignment between the two eyes.
Convergence insufficiency: This condition occurs when the nerves that control the muscles in the eyes do not work correctly. When children with convergence insufficiency look at something up close one eye turns out.
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