Recognize 4 Signs Your Child Needs To Wear Glasses

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JAKARTA - The use of glasses is a natural thing to overcome vision problems. Adults may find it easier to notice when something is out of place, such as blurred vision, frequent eye strain, and a lack of clarity when viewing small or distant writing. However, what if it happens to children?

Sometimes it is rather difficult to detect whether the child's vision is fine or otherwise. This is because there are children who do not express what they feel directly to their parents. Children may feel something is strange but have not discussed it with adults.

There are some movements that you can watch to see if your child needs glasses. For example the following:

Frequently rubbing eyes

One of the signs that a child needs glasses is when he is seen rubbing his eyes frequently. Especially if there is nothing that gets into the eye. When he is talking, watching, reading books, playing, or studying, he often rubs his eyes. I have to start getting suspicious!

Frequently squinting

Even adults often squint when they see something that is far away. Well, if the child often squints his eyes to see objects or writing, this could be because he finds it difficult to see clearly. Squinting is often a way to focus your view.

Seeing things very close

Another sign is when children are often caught looking at objects or writing from a very close distance. In fact, he often walks up to objects to observe them directly at close range. You can also ask directly why he did it to be more certain.

Difficulty to read

Children with visual impairments can have difficulty reading. Try to pay attention to your child when they are studying at home. You can also ask him to read a fairy tale. Pay attention to his movements if he seems to be having trouble reading the writing in the book, is reading wrong, or whether his fingers are directing the writing.

Your child may also look for certain positions that make reading easier, such as holding a book to your eye, tilting your head, or covering one eye with your hand.