Video: What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Myopia?
Learn to recognize signs of myopia in your child, like sitting too close to the TV, squinting to focus, and rubbing their eyes.
Get Started
Vision Problems That Can Be Misdiagnosed as ADHD
Vision problems and ADHD can share symptoms, leading to a potential misdiagnosis. Find out more about disorders like convergence insufficiency that can cause attentive and hyperactive deficiency.
Is Too Much Screen Time Bad for Kids?
Find out how excessive screen use is affecting your child's vision.
Nearsightedness vs. Farsightedness
Nearsightedness and farsightedness are similar in some ways, but different in others.
12 Signs Your Child Might Need Glasses
Myopia symptoms can be easy to manage, but they aren't always easy to notice.
More About Myopia Symptoms
An overlooked reason your child may keep getting headaches
If a child has recurrent headaches, schedule a visit with the eye doctor. Nearsightedness can be an overlooked reason for frequent headaches in children.
Could it be ADHD or a vision problem?
If your child is having trouble focusing, symptoms caused by vision issues are sometimes similar to those caused by ADHD.
ADHD or Vision Issues? Signs to Look For
Before settling on ADHD, learn how vision problems can cause difficulty focusing.
Screen Time Recommendations
Find out how much screen time your child should be limited to.
How much screen time is okay for my child?
Too much screen time can negatively affect your child’s vision and cognitive development. Babies shouldn’t be given any screen time, while older children can view up to an hour a day.
What are the effects of too much screen time?
According to experts, too much screen may be harmful for your child’s vision and eye health, as well as general development.
Signs and symptoms that your child may have myopia
To monitor your child for myopia, schedule an eye exam and watch for signs such as holding things close or squinting at distance.
Why would someone's vision only get blurry at night?
Sometimes it can seem like your vision is blurry at night, but normal during the day. Find out what can cause this and other night vision problems.
What causes progressive myopia in children?
Studies investigating what causes myopia progression in children cite a child’s genetics, underlying medical conditions, outdoor time, near-work time and correction type.
Does eye strain cause myopia?
Even though eye strain can cause headaches and discomfort, researchers have not found that eye strain itself causes myopia.
Is it normal for young people with myopia to have eye floaters?
It is normal for young people with myopia, especially high myopia, to have eye floaters. However, an increase in floaters may indicate a more serious issue.
Why is my child squinting?
Frequent squinting in children and teens may be a sign of a vision problem. Learn what can cause squinting and options for correction.
How Vision Affects Your Child in School
Ways poor vision affects your child's academic performance.
Importance of Vision in Youth Sports
Having sharp vision is important in both sports and school.
