Don't Miss Out these Signs of Possible Vision Problems in your Children...
Commemorating the #ChildEyeAarogyataMonth...
Time to Consult your Eye Doctor, if your Child shows one or more of the following signs…
PHYSICAL APPEARANCES
Eyes do not line up or look straight ahead – one appears to look inward toward nose, outward toward ear, upward toward forehead, or downward toward cheek
Eyelids are red-rimmed, crusted, or swollen
Eyes are watery or red (inflamed)
Eyelid does not fully open (droopy)
Recurring stye or bump (infection) on eyelid
Color photos of child’s eyes show a white reflection in the pupil (middle of the eye)
The pupil (the black circle in the colored part of the eye) in one eye is larger than the pupil in the other eye.
The iris (colored part of the eye) in one eye is not the same round shape and size as the iris in the other eye
Both eyes jerk back and forth quickly from side to side
BEHAVIOR
Rubs eyes often
Closes or covers one eye when reading or looking at a close object
Squints eyes when trying to see things near or far away
Tilts head or turns face when playing with a toy, trying to read, or trying to see something near or far away
Has difficulty concentrating when reading, doing schoolwork, or doing other close-up work
Brings toys or books close to his or her face
Blinks eyes more than usual or is cranky when doing close-up work
Seems unusually clumsy - Bumps into things often or knocks things over
Avoids doing near work or reading
PRESENTING COMPLAINTS
Eyes itch, burn, or feel scratchy
Blurred vision when looking at near objects, such as toys or books
Dizziness, headaches, or nausea when doing near work
Light is too bright
Unable to see something other people can see
Sees worse at the end of the day
Difficulty copying material from a whiteboard in the classroom
Do Ensure that Your Faculty Coordinator (Healthcare) DO NOT Miss the 31st August 2022 Child EyeCare Symposium from 11 am onwards at
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