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The ABC’s: A Guide for Parents
The ISPB recommends the following ABC’s to be used as a
guideline in checking for eye or vision problems in your child.
Appearance
- eyes that cross, turn in or out or move independently of one another
— all of the time, part of the time or when the child is tired
- red or crusted, drooping or swollen eyelids, frequent styes or
watering
- pupils or eyes of different sizes
Behavior
- closing an eye or covering it, squinting, frowning, blinking,
rubbing or squeezing the eyes trying to see
- holding reading or writing materials in unusual positions — too
close, too far or tilted oddly
- turning the head to use one eye
- trouble keeping place reading
- tripping, stumbling or daydreaming excessively
- avoiding visual concentration
Complaints
- eye pain, headaches or nausea
- blurriness or inability to see
- words that “move” or “jump”
- double vision
If you notice any of these symptoms in your child, don’t delay in
calling your eye care professional to make an appointment.
The Visionary,
published as a service of the Illinois Society for the Prevention of
Blindness,
is available upon request. The information contained in this issue,
taken from sources considered to be
accurate,
does not replace the need for professional eye care
consultations and treatments.
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