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Posted by: Scott and Christie Eyecare Associates in Conditions

Refractive errors are the most common cause of vision problems among school-age children. Parents, as well as teachers, should be aware of these 10 signs that a child’s vision needs correction:

1. Consistently sitting too close to the TV or holding a book too close
2. Losing his/her place while reading or using a finger to guide his/her eyes when reading
3. Squinting or tilting the head to see better
4. Frequent eye rubbing
5. Sensitivity to light and/or excessive tearing
6. Closing one eye to read, watch TV or see better
7. Avoiding activities which require near vision, such as reading or homework, or distance vision, such as participating in sports or other recreational activities
8. Complaining of headaches or tired eyes
9. Avoiding using a computer, because it “hurts his/her eyes”
10. Receiving lower grades than usual