General Eye Concerns in Children

Vision problems:

• An eye test can be done from a very young age to prevent a weak or lazy eye or learning difficulties.
  
  
• A child may complain of poor sight, seeing double or two images, there may be rapid movement of the eyes in all directions without control &/or the child may be cross eyed or have a squint.

Pupil:

• The pupils may appear closer to the nose and give the impression of a squint or eye turn.
  
  
• Sometimes there may also be a slight difference in the size of the 2 pupils.

Squint:

• This is when the eyes appear crossed or both eyes do not focus together. Eye exercise treatment can be started as early as 6 months followed by regular eye check-ups.
  
  
• If untreated, the child may develop a weak or lazy eye (amblyopia).

Albinism

• The skin and hair (eyebrows and eyelashes) are white and there is lack of pigment (colour) throughout the entire body or part of the body, usually from birth.
  
  
• The vision may be affected where there is a rapid movement of the eyes in all directions.
  
  
• There is extreme sensitivity to sunlight and the eyes may appear red.
  
  
• The correct treatment can be prescribed following an eye test.

Corneal & Retinal defects; Cataract; Glaucoma

• Children are also at risk to develop these eye conditions.
  
  
• At Signature Eyecare, the optometrist is able to assess for this and advise on any concerns &/or required treatment.