How to Know If Your Child Needs Glasses
Undetected vision problems can have a significant impact on your child’s ability to thrive both in and out of the classroom. From reading the board at school to enjoying playtime with friends, healthy vision is a vital part of your child’s development. That’s why it’s so important for parents to understand the basics of eye health and be able to recognize the signs that their child may need glasses.“The visual system in a child is still developing during the first seven to eight years of life. In some cases, glasses may be necessary to help normal visual development,” explains Dr. Megan Collins, a pediatric ophthalmologist at Johns Hopkins.Why Children Wear EyeglassesChildren may need glasses for a variety of medical and developmental reasons. According to Dr. Collins, the mo...