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Do you have a teen or tween that is begging to get rid of his or her glasses and start wearing contact lenses? Do you keep fighting with him or her because you worry about the cost and the potential health risks associated with wearing contact lenses? That is exactly why I fought my daughter about getting contact lenses for about two years. This year, I decided to start researching things a little deeper to find out if all of my concerns were legitimate. Boy, I was surprised when I learned what I did. This blog will share the insight about teens and tweens and contact lenses.

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Signs You Should Get Your Child In For An Eye Exam

21 September 2015
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Your child should go in for a routine eye exam at 6 months, three years and five years of age. After that, they should go in once every couple of years to have routine eye exams. However, if you notice there may be changes in your child's vision between visits, then you should get them in as soon as possible for an additional eye exam. It may not always be obvious that your child is experiencing vision changes. This article will help you to recognize some of the signs.

Your child's grades start slipping

If you notice that your child's grades are suddenly slipping, you want to talk to them and try to determine what the problem is. There are many reasons a child's grades may fall, ranging from distractions to troubles with peers. However, they can also fall when your child isn't able to see the board as good as they used to. If your child can't tell you what the problem is, it may be their vision.

Your child is suddenly a little clumsy

If your child isn't able to catch a ball the same way they normally do, they start doing strange things like tripping over items or bumping into doorways, it may be that they are having a problem seeing things or that their depth perception is off. These signs should warrant a trip to the optometrist for an eye exam.

Their writing is getting sloppy

Pay attention to the way your child writes. If their writing gets worse or they start having problems staying in the lines of the paper, it may indicate they have a form of farsightedness. This means they have difficulty seeing things that are very close up.

They start complaining of headaches

If your child starts having headaches, it may be due to them straining their eyes trying to correct their vision.

You see your child squinting and leaning forward

If you notice your child is squinting and leaning forward to watch the TV or see the computer screen, it may be their eyes. Also, if you see them pull their chair closer to the TV than they normally would, this could be a sign of eye problems.

If you notice your child is exhibiting any of the signs detailed above, you should get them in to see an optometrist as soon as possible. This way, they can have their vision corrected right away.