Common Eye Problems in Children
Eye related problems in children usually start emerging especially from the age of 18 months to 4 years. New-borns and infants are equally susceptible to eye problems. Watery eyes, focusing problems, and blurriness are some symptoms of eye problems in children. It is very important to identify vision problems to avoid complications that might hamper a child’s vision permanently. Regular eye examination routines should be followed to keep a check on a child’s vision so that if any problem is detected, it could be treated without any delay. Main types of eye conditions: Amblyopia Lazy eye or amblyopia is one of the main types of eye conditions that children usually suffer from. This type of eye problem usually affects one eye. This is due to the lack of coordination between the brain and the eye i.e., the brain is unable to recognize the signals of one eye. Due to the poor coordination, the brain depends on the other eye strongly and slowly the weaker eye’s vision starts getting worse. Amblyopia usually affects children at a very small age and can cause vision loss if left undiagnosed and untreated. Squinting of an eye, head tilting and double vision are some symptoms shown by children with amblyopia.