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amblyopia, commonly called ?lazy eye?, is when the signal from the brain to the eye(s) is weak. this can be caused from an eye turn, high prescription, or a con- genital cataract. nearsighted and farsighted vision dr. connorton says, ?a major symptom that helps me determine if a child
will benefit from a glasses prescription is if he/ she complains of headaches. if a child has a hard time seeing far away (near- sighted), headaches are from the physical stress that the face creates when a child squints. if a child is struggling while read- ing (farsighted), the brain is over-focusing up close creating more work than neces- sary causing headaches. glasses, in either case, lessen the stress by relaxing the brain and face.? conjunctivitis you?ve all heard of the dreaded ?pink eye? with yellow-crusty eyes
stuck together, blood-red lid interiors, and itchy, burning eyes that are sensitive to light. dr. con- norton points out there are three types of pink eye: bacterial, viral, and allergic. ?actually, more than one can exist at the same time. most people in louisiana have signs of ocular allergies because of our unpredictable weather and environment. a child can rub his nose then rub his eyes which will produce a bacterial pink eye. viral pink eye is the one that is highly contagious within the first 10-14 days and can last a few weeks.? common childhood eye conditions after finding a fluffy white lesion on the back of her own seven-month-old son?s eye, dr. bridgette connorton with shenandoah eye clinic urges parents as both an optometrist and as a mother to have their children?s eyes examined well before they start school. dr. connorton says, ?fortunately, my son?s case is not life-threatening, but it does need to be frequently moni- tored. when a child is six months old, an eye exam can determine numerous things. for example, i look at various light reflections off the back of the eyes to see if the two eyes are work- ing together. it?s possible to check for a glasses prescription.? according to the american optomet- ric association (aoa), infants should have their first comprehensive eye exam at six months of age. children then should receive additional eye exams at three years of age, and just before they enter kindergarten or the first grade at about age five or six. be an eye spy for your child?s vision by r.t. ripley 54 brparents.com | may 2016
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