The structures of the eye include the cornea, iris, pupil, macula, retina, and the optic nerve.
To understand how certain problems can affect your child's vision, it’s important to know how normal vision happens.
Detailed information on a child's vision milestones.
An overview of different eye care providers and what they do, from ophthalmlogists and optometrists to opticians and ocularists.
Many types of vision tests can be used to check your child's ability to see. Some of them can be used at any age, and some are used based on your child's age and understanding.
Symptoms of eye problems in children include crossed eyes, redness in the eyes, squinting, and excessive tearing.
Eye disorders in children are either refractive or nonrefractive errors. Refractive errors are caused by the shape of the eye. Nonrefractive errors are caused by disease.
The most common refractive errors in children are nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
Healthcare providers who specialize in children's eye care say children usually become nearsighted or farsighted between ages 6 and 12. But even infants can wear glasses if they need help to see well.
A child who needs vision correction may wear eyeglasses or contact lenses. Either one comes in a range of choices.
Children should wear protective eyewear during sports and recreational activities. In the classroom, they should wear eye protection when doing lab experiments.
A helpful guide to treating different types of eye injuries.
Detailed information on cosmetic safety for contact lens wearers.