EYE CARE FOR THE APPLE OF YOUR EYE



“EVERY CHILD SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST 3 EYE EXAMINATIONS BEFORE HE/SHE STARTS SCHOOL”
Ideally a routine examination is performed by a Pediatrician when the child is born and then at least two routine eye examinations should be performed by a Pediatric Ophthalmologist first, when the child is around 2-3 years and the again at the age of 5 years before the child starts formal school.
RED ALERTS THAT YOUR CHILD NEEDS AN EYE CHECK UP
If you notice any of the following symptoms, please get their eyes checked at the earliest
• Holds object or books very close to their eyes?
• Excessively rub their eyes, blink or squint after close visual work?
• Complain of headaches or eyestrain after reading?
• Have difficulty comprehending what they have read?
• Have red or watery eyes or recurrent swellings?
• Performs below expected levels in school?
• Have a short attention span or difficulty staying on task?
• If there is a deviation of the eyes in or out?
• Complaints of blurred vision with schoolwork or reading?
• Have difficulty copying from a textbook or board?
Children having glasses should undergo an eye check up every 6 months till their glass number stabilizes and then once every year by a Pediatric Ophthalmologist #drhemalathavidyashankar #drvidyashankarscenterforvision #pediatricophthalmologist #eyecareforchildren #refractiveerrorsinchildren #preventableblindnessinchildren

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  1. UnknownMarch 18, 2020 at 10:36 PM

    Such preventive measures n regular check ups if followed systematically vision in children will be much better. V informative . Thank you v much

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    1. Dr. Hemalatha VidyashankarMarch 18, 2020 at 11:43 PM

      thanks, Early diagnosis and treatment is the key to a successful outcome

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