August is a time for catching up on your summer reading list. It’s a time for lemonade stands and long lunches at the office. It’s also Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month.
If your kids are on vacation with you, it can be the perfect time to visit the eye doctor. It’s recommended that children have their eyes examined by a professional by the time they’re 3 years old.
In addition to detecting whether or not your child may need to wear corrective glasses for common problems like being near sighted, they should also be on the lookout for other diseases. These include the following:
1) Amblyopia (lazy eye)
This condition, like others on this list, is often inherited. If you suffered from you, it’s likely your child will, too. Lazy Eye is a vision development disorder. It often affects just one eye, but it can target both, and it means the eye fails to work properly and achieve visual acuity. The good news is that it can be treated!
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2) Strabismus (crossed eyes)
If your child’s eyes don’t align properly when looking at an object, they could have crossed eyes. When detected early on, this condition can be corrected thoroughly.
3) Ptosis (drooping of the eyelid)
A drooping eyelid can occur when the muscles that lift the eyelid don’t work properly. It can also be caused by malfunctioning nerves. It’s mostly treated with surgery.
4) Color deficiency (color blindness)
Being color blind means that you can’t see the full spectrum of colors. There are different types, and it’s an inherited condition. There is no ‘cure’, but some people find that specialized glasses help.
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