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Safeguarding Your Child's Visual Health in Coffs Harbour

Majority of early learning is obtained visually!

A child's vision has a major impact on their development and their success throughout school.

 
 
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One in five school age children have an undetected visual problem

Visual development is complete around the age of 8, this means the early detection and treatment of visual problems in children is paramount. We can do a visual assessment on a child of any age. Even if they can't talk yet! If you have concerns about your little one's eyes, don't hesitate to call in! Although we can do a vision assessment on a child of any age we recommend they have their first assessment by the age of 4.

Common children's vision problems:

  • Refractive error (short-sightedness, long-sightedness or astigmatism)

  • Strabismus (turned eye)

  • Amblyopia (decreased vision due to abnormal visual development)

  • Accommodative dysfunctions (problems with eye-focusing)

  • Vergence dysfunctions (problems with eye movements) 

 Common kid's eye health problems:

  • Styes (infected meibomian glands)

  • Conjunctivitis (bacterial, viral or allergic)

 There are many other less common vision and eye health problems that can affect children of all ages.

 
 
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What can parents do?

Parents play a crucial role in their child’s development of normal vision. Children don't understand what “normal” vision is and will often not complain when they are having vision trouble.

What can parents do?

  • Watch for signs of a vision problem such as not tracking moving objects, not looking at your face/eyes (once age appropriate), squinting, closing one eye, tilting or turning their head to see things, or a drifting eye.

  • Engage in parent-play age-appropriate activities that can stimulate your child’s vision, such as high-contrast mobiles, soft toys and playful games.

  • Allow children to safely explore and interact with their natural environment. Outdoor play is very important in decreasing the likelihood of myopia/short-shortsightedness.

  • Schedule their first eye exam by 4 years of age or as soon as there are any concerns and then follow your eye doctor’s advice on an appropriate schedule of ongoing eye exams.

Don’t Delay!
Our paediatricians in Coffs Harbour are always available to answer any eye-related questions or concerns.

 
 
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