YOUR CHILD’S HEALTH/EYE DISORDERS: LONG-SIGHTEDNESS (HYPEROPIA)
If your child can see distant objects clearly, but has trouble seeing things from up close, he may be long-sighted. This is one of the commonest problems that children have with their eyesight.
Cause
Long-sightedness is due to the length of the eyeball from front to back being shorter than usual. This interferes with the way light is reflected from the back of the eye, distorting the image transferred to the brain.
Clinical features
Long-sightedness does not usually become apparent until the child is a toddler. It is often associated with a squint. Because the child strains his eyes to see close up, he may complain of sore eyes, headache or fatigue. He may be uninterested in reading because of the eye strain it causes him.
Treatment
If you suspect that your child is long-sighted, see your doctor who will arrange referral to an eye specialist for tests.
When to see your doctor
See your doctor if your child has any of the symptoms described above.
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