Children rarely complain about their vision. They often assume everyone sees the world exactly the way they do. If your child has an undetected issue like astigmatism or amblyopia, they might not have the words to tell you.
That is why our team at ABC Children's Eye Specialists helps families identify these hidden struggles early. We serve patients in Phoenix, Mesa, Avondale, Sun City, Gilbert, and Scottsdale, Arizona.
Squinting is a common way children try to make a blurry image look clearer. You might also notice your child tilting their head to one side when looking at something. This posture can be a sign of strabismus, which is a misalignment of the eyes.
Our specialists evaluate these physical habits during a routine eye doctor visit. We can help determine if a muscle imbalance or refractive error is causing the tilt.
Does your child sit right in front of the television? They might also hold tablets or books just inches from their face. This behavior often points to nearsightedness, where distant objects appear blurry.
At our offices, we perform exams to check your child's distance vision. Our optical shop can then help you find the perfect pair of glasses if they need correction.
Frequent eye rubbing during play or schoolwork is a major sign of visual fatigue. Your child might be struggling to maintain focus, which strains the eye muscles. This rubbing can also indicate blepharitis — an inflammation of the eyelids.
We carefully inspect the eyelids and front of the eye to find the cause of the irritation.
If your child skips lines or uses a finger to track words, their eyes may not be teaming properly. Reading requires both eyes to move smoothly together across a page. When this coordination fails, words can seem to jump or double.
We offer specialized testing to evaluate how well your child's eyes work as a team.
Children who struggle to focus up close often avoid reading, drawing, or homework. They might get frustrated quickly or show signs of a short attention span. This avoidance is easily mistaken for behavioral issues when it is actually a vision barrier.
Our team rules out functional vision problems before they impact your child's school performance.
Closing one eye while reading or watching TV is a classic sign of a binocular vision issue. By shutting one eye, your child is trying to block out a blurry or double image. This habit can point to a lazy eye or other eye diseases that affect visual depth.
We use gentle tests to check how both eyes function together.
Does your child complain of headaches, especially after a long school day? Constantly focusing through uncorrected vision can cause physical pain. This strain is common in children with undetected farsightedness or astigmatism.
We can identify these issues and provide comfortable solutions to relieve their daily discomfort.
Protecting your child's vision starts with being proactive. Even if they pass a basic school screening, a complete exam is the only way to ensure their eyes are healthy. If you notice any of these signs, we are here to help.
Please contact our team today to schedule a comprehensive eye exam at one of our convenient Arizona locations.
