What causes children to get glasses Common childhood vision problems include myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia (long-sightedness), and astigmatism, which occur when light doesn’t focus properly on the retina. Vision problems have strong genetic components—children with parents who wear glasses have a 25-50% higher chance of needing vision correction themselves. Environmental factors significantly impact vision development, with […]
Key Takeaways Vision development is ongoing in toddlers, with most 2-year-olds having 20/50 vision that improves to adult-level 20/20 by age 5-6. Common eye conditions requiring glasses in toddlers include hyperopia (long-sightedness), strabismus (squint), and amblyopia (lazy eye). Warning signs that a toddler might need glasses include squinting, sitting very close to screens, abnormal head
Key Takeaways Early detection of vision problems is possible from infancy, with the first comprehensive eye exam recommended at 6-12 months of age. Common signs that a child might need glasses include sitting too close to screens, squinting, frequent eye rubbing, headaches, and difficulty with visual tasks. Children’s glasses prescriptions consider developmental needs, and even
