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These clues can help you determine if your child might need glasses
If you’ve noticed your child is having a hard time concentrating at school or frequently has headaches at the end of the day, did you know poor eyesight may be to blame? An estimated 20% of children develop a refractive error – a type of eye problem that results in blurry vision – requiring glasses by adolescence. “When the eyes do not see the same exact image, they cannot give the image to the brain correctly. “As an infant and young child, a light is used to see the red reflex to make sure it is equal,” she said. A pediatrician can determine whether a child should see an eye specialist for a comprehensive eye exam.