{"id":7047,"date":"2020-07-15T13:26:12","date_gmt":"2020-07-15T13:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=7047"},"modified":"2021-07-26T16:51:23","modified_gmt":"2021-07-26T16:51:23","slug":"8-tips-to-protect-your-childs-vision","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/childrens-vision\/guide-to-childrens-eye-exams\/8-tips-to-protect-your-childs-vision\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Tips to Protect Your Child&#8217;s Vision"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Visual health is crucial for all aspects of life\u2014 seeing, learning, and enjoying life to the fullest.\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Many parents share similar concerns about their child\u2019s vision. Some of the most common worries include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Is their vision developing normally?<\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>How well can they see?<\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Will the sun ruin their eyes?<\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>What should I do if my child has something stuck in his eye?<\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Will watching TV ruin his eyes?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you can relate to any of these concerns or have concerns of your own, read on to find out the top 8 ways to protect your child\u2019s vision<i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Follow these tips to\u00a0 protect your child\u2019s eyes and developing vision, to give them a life-time of successful achievements.<\/p>\n<p>If you suspect your child has an eye condition,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\"><b>contact an eye doctor<\/b><\/a>\u00a0near you who can diagnose and treat the condition.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Schedule regular eye exams<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Eye doctors recommend bringing your child for an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/childrens-vision\/pediatric-eye-exams-2\/\">eye exam<\/a> from as early as six months of age. During an infant eye exam, the eye doctor will begin to track the baby\u2019s vision development, enabling early detection of any ocular or vision anomalies. If a problem is detected, early treatment can help to stop the progression of any disorder, and ensure the most optimal results.<\/p>\n<p>As your child grows older, it is important to keep up with their eye exams\u2014 they are due for a second exam when they turn three years old, and a third exam before they begin grade school. After these predetermined times, eye doctors recommend an annual exam for all children.<\/p>\n<p>Keeping up with your child\u2019s eye exams will enable your eye doctor to follow your child\u2019s visual development at every stage, and be there for you if there are any changes along the way.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Know your family history<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Many ocular conditions are passed down through the gene pool. If anyone in your family has been diagnosed with an ocular condition or vision disorder, your child is at a higher risk of developing them as well.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to discuss your family history with your child\u2019s eye doctor and keep up with their regular eye exams, or as directed by your doctor. This will ensure that any conditions that may arise will be detected and effectively managed before the condition progresses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/childrens-vision\/guide-to-childrens-eye-exams\/8-tips-to-protect-your-childs-vision\/protecting-your-child-from-digital-eye-strain\/\">Protecting Your Child From Digital Eye Strain<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"practice-search-widget\">\n\t\t<h3>Find an eye doctor for children near you<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t<form class=\"practice-search-form practice-search-form-widget\" action=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/results\/\" method=\"get\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"page\" class=\"practice-search-page\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_latitude\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_longitude\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"address\" class=\"practice-search-address\" placeholder=\"City, Surburb or Address\" value=\"\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<button type=\"submit\" class=\"practice-search-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 19\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.6796 0.130005C9.15708 0.130059 7.66615 0.5646 6.38198 1.38258C5.09781 2.20057 4.07373 3.36803 3.43004 4.74783C2.78634 6.12763 2.54976 7.66246 2.74808 9.17205C2.9464 10.6816 3.57139 12.1033 4.54964 13.27L0.729639 17.08C0.6364 17.1732 0.562439 17.2839 0.511979 17.4058C0.461519 17.5276 0.435547 17.6581 0.435547 17.79C0.435547 17.9219 0.461519 18.0524 0.511979 18.1743C0.562439 18.2961 0.6364 18.4068 0.729639 18.5C0.917942 18.6883 1.17334 18.7941 1.43964 18.7941C1.5715 18.7941 1.70207 18.7681 1.82389 18.7177C1.94571 18.6672 2.0564 18.5932 2.14964 18.5L5.99964 14.62C7.35406 15.6038 8.98566 16.1324 10.6596 16.13C12.7814 16.13 14.8162 15.2871 16.3165 13.7869C17.8168 12.2866 18.6596 10.2517 18.6596 8.13C18.6596 6.00827 17.8168 3.97344 16.3165 2.47315C14.8162 0.97286 12.7814 0.130005 10.6596 0.130005H10.6796ZM10.6796 14.13C9.49295 14.13 8.33291 13.7781 7.34622 13.1188C6.35952 12.4595 5.59049 11.5225 5.13636 10.4261C4.68224 9.32975 4.56342 8.12335 4.79493 6.95946C5.02644 5.79558 5.59788 4.72648 6.437 3.88736C7.27611 3.04825 8.34521 2.4768 9.5091 2.24529C10.673 2.01378 11.8794 2.1326 12.9757 2.58673C14.0721 3.04085 15.0092 3.80989 15.6685 4.79658C16.3277 5.78328 16.6796 6.94332 16.6796 8.13C16.6796 9.7213 16.0475 11.2474 14.9223 12.3726C13.7971 13.4979 12.2709 14.13 10.6796 14.13Z\" fill=\"#fff\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"practice-search-use-my-location\">\n\t\t\tSearch near me\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\n\t<\/form>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<h2><b>Encourage healthy eating habits<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Healthy vision development is influenced by the foods our children consume. While most children will do anything for a \u201cspecial treat\u201d that usually consists of candy, it is important to offer these treats in moderation, and really save them for those times that they are well deserved.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, in this fast paced world we live in, many parents don\u2019t have time to cook gourmet dinners every night, and may rely on packaged foods, hot dogs, pizza, and lunch meat to satisfy their children\u2019s bellies. While these meals may taste good, and provide a simple solution to a quick and easy dinner, they don\u2019t contain the vitamins and nutrients that our children truly need to keep their bodies, including their eyes, healthy.<\/p>\n<p>Try to incorporate as many fruits and vegetables (yes, even broccoli and cauliflower) into your child\u2019s diet. Fruits and vegetables contain many different vitamins and minerals necessary to maintain healthy eyes and vision.<\/p>\n<p>Your child may resist at first, but will soon grow to enjoy these healthy foods if they become a staple in his diet. If your child continues to refuse certain fruits or vegetables, don\u2019t give up. You can always blend them into a soup or smoothie, or even add them to your child\u2019s favorite pasta sauce.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind, your child is watching you and will most of the time imitate your behavior\u2014 so set a good example and be sure to include healthy foods on your plate as well.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Spend time outdoors<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Spending at least an hour outside every day is vital to your child\u2019s health, and can even lower their risk of ocular conditions, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/childrens-vision\/what-is-myopia\/\">myopia<\/a>. Playing outdoors, or even just taking a walk, will help the muscles in their eyes to relax.<\/p>\n<p>Children spend many hours of their day participating in near vision activities such as reading, using a digital device, building puzzles, and even just playing with toys. In order to see these objects clearly, our eyes must converge, and our focusing muscles are put to work.<\/p>\n<p>When these near vision activities are performed for an <i>extended period<\/i> of time, the muscles in our eyes can become fatigued\u2014 just like any other muscle in the body would. For example, when you carry heavy groceries from your car into your house, many bags later, your arm muscles may need to rest.<\/p>\n<p>To help the eye muscles relax, eye doctors recommend going outdoors,\u00a0 as this encourages us to look at objects and images in the distance.<\/p>\n<p>So take your child for a walk or encourage them to play in the sunshine.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Wear sunglasses outdoors<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Wearing sunglasses will protect your child\u2019s eyes from the sun\u2019s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Excessive exposure to UV radiation over time, has been linked to serious ocular diseases later in life.<\/p>\n<p>When purchasing a new pair of shades for your child, be sure to find lenses that contain 100% UV protection. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/eye-care-for-children\/do-children-need-sunglasses\/\">Sunglasses for children<\/a> are now available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors\u2014 and even include frames with wrap around temples to secure the frame to their face, so they don\u2019t fall off during play.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Keep chemicals and sharp objects out of reach<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Household cleaning supplies and detergents contain harmful chemicals that pose a great danger to your littles one\u2019s health. If chemicals or toxins get splashed into your child\u2019s eye, they can even threaten loss of vision.<\/p>\n<p>Also, be sure to keep any kitchen or office supplies\u2014 anything unclean, sharp, or pointy, out of arm&#8217;s reach, and high enough that your child won\u2019t be able to stand on a stool to grab hold of the shiny object they so desire.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Wear protective eyewear for sports\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Safety or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/eye-care-for-children\/glasses-for-children\/\">protective eyewear<\/a> for sports games and activities is essential for protection against serious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/childrens-vision\/children-and-eye-emergencies\/\">eye injuries<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Eye injuries account for over 1.5 million visits to the emergency room in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, to protect your child\u2019s eyes and vision, encourage them to wear special protective eyewear during all sports activities\u2014 you may even want to show them how many professional sports players fashion protective eyewear to protect their eyes as well.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Limit screen time<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>In this day and age, the amount of time children spend on computers, tablets, smartphones, and watching TV, has stirred up concern among eyecare professionals.<\/p>\n<p>Prolonged screen time can be harmful for your child\u2019s eyes, causing blurry vision, focusing problems, and may even increase their risk for developing myopia.<\/p>\n<p>Limiting screen time each day, and ensuring that your child takes frequent breaks while using any type of digital device, will help to protect your child\u2019s vision. Taking frequent breaks is also important when participating in any other kind of near-vision activity, such as reading, writing, or drawing.<\/p>\n<p><i>Protecting your child\u2019s eyes will decrease their risk of developing serious eye conditions that can threaten their vision.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>When following this guide, keep in mind that setting a good example for your child is a critical part of a successful plan. Therefore, take the time to incorporate these tips into <i>your <\/i>life, to care for your own ocular health as well&#8230;your child will be watching you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEARN MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/childrens-vision\/guide-to-childrens-eye-exams\/\">Guide to Children&#8217;s Eye Exams<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\"><b>Schedule an appointment<\/b><\/a>\u00a0with an eye doctor for a comprehensive eye exam, and to discuss any questions you may have about treating your child\u2019s eye condition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Visual health is crucial for all aspects of life &#8211; seeing, learning, and connecting with others.\u00a0Follow these tips to\u00a0 protect your child\u2019s eyes and developing vision, to give them a life-time of clear vision, good eye health and the best opportunity to succeed in school and the sports field.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":7048,"parent":12318,"menu_order":18,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-article.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[85,221,148,304,90,267,136],"class_list":["post-7047","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-children","tag-development","tag-eye-exams","tag-eye-injury","tag-myopia","tag-sunglasses","tag-vision-problem"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.9 - 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