{"id":17729,"date":"2021-09-23T08:17:54","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T08:17:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=17729"},"modified":"2021-09-23T08:17:54","modified_gmt":"2021-09-23T08:17:54","slug":"the-12-common-vision-problems-in-children","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/childrens-vision\/guide-to-childrens-eye-exams\/pediatric-eye-exams-2\/the-12-common-vision-problems-in-children\/","title":{"rendered":"The 12 Common Vision Problems in Children"},"content":{"rendered":"

Children’s vision is increasingly important to ensure their academic, sports and social performances.<\/b><\/h2>\n

Children who have difficulty reading due to a visual problem may be hesitant to read aloud in class for fear of being judged by their peers.<\/p>\n

Given that vision accounts for 80% of classroom learning, it’s no surprise that even minor visual impairments can have a significant impact on their lives.<\/b><\/p>\n

As a result, it’s crucial for parents and teachers to be aware of the most common vision problems that children may face.<\/p>\n

Luckily, many vision problems can be treated with vision therapy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What are common vision problems in children?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The 12 most common vision problems in children are:<\/p>\n

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  1. Myopia (short-sighted)<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Hyperopia (long-sighted)<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Amblyopia (lazy eye)<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Convergence Insufficiency<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Depth perception and 3D vision difficulties<\/li>\n
  6. Double vision<\/li>\n
  7. Eye fatigue<\/li>\n
  8. Eye teaming problems<\/li>\n
  9. Focusing difficulties<\/li>\n
  10. Hand-eye coordination difficulties<\/li>\n
  11. Strabismus (crossed-eyes)<\/a><\/li>\n
  12. Visual processing dysfunction<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If your child has any of the vision problems above, contact an eye doctor near you.<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

    SEE RELATED: <\/b>Children\u2019s Vision: Most Asked Questions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t

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