Did you know… Children generally do not complain about problems with their vision. Eye problems that are not corrected may lead to a permanent loss of sight. What you can do: 

1. Watch your child while at play, and while looking at books, pets or other people. If something does not seem right, discuss this with your child’s doctor. 

2. Talk with your doctor about any family history of vision problems (such as “lazy eye”, a “crossed eye”, use of an eye patch as a child to correct vision, or need for eyeglasses with a strong prescription). 

3. Ask at every well child visit if the child’s eyes and vision have been checked. 

4. Ask for results of the vision screening and make sure you understand what they mean. 

5. Your child’s doctor may recommend that he/she see an eye doctor to evaluate a problem found during the screening. If so, be sure to make and keep that appointment. 

6. After the eye appointment, make sure all results are sent back to your child’s doctor and a copy is provided to you.