Does your kid have problems with his/her vision? 

What are the common eye problems among children, according to a medical expert?

Dr. Kevin Gabriel Tan listed several common eye problems that affect children in his interview on Good Morning Kuya.

Nearsightedness (myopia)

Nearsightedness is an eye condition in which it is easier for the child to read up close but they struggle to see things far away.

According to Mayo Clinic, the common behaviors that may be observed in a nearsighted child include: squinting to see objects more clearly, frequently blinking and rubbing their eyes. They also prefer to sit close to the television or move the screen closer to their face.

Farsightedness

Farsightedness is an eye condition where a child has difficulty seeing up close, while objects become clearer when viewed from a distance.

The Mayo Clinic listed the common symptoms for a farsighted child: difficulty seeing things up close, squinting, eye strain, and headache after reading, writing, or screen time.

Astigmatism

According to Dr. Tan, astigmatism causes blurring of vision. He also explained that a child may be able to see an object, but only with extra effort, and may squint to see it clearly.

Lazy Eye

Dr. Tan explained that a lazy eye is a condition where one eye has clear vision, while the other is blurry. 

These are only some of the common eye problems encountered in children. Dr. Tan advises parents to have their child checked as early as possible to catch problems early and keep vision from worsening.

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