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Kids' Eye Health

Don't let poor vision affect your child's development and performance. Learn how to detect vision problems in kids what you can do to resolve them early on.
child wearing glasses
How to Talk to Your Kid About Wearing Glasses
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
What's that over there?
The Safest and Most Dangerous Toys for Kids' Eyes
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
small child reading
Convergence Insufficiency Causes Difficulty Concentrating and Reading
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Baby Eye Color
How Do Genetics Determine Eye Color?
Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD
girl at eye doctor
Important Facts Parents Should Know About Kids' Eye Exams
Medically reviewed by Joel Forman, MD
Portrait of a young girl with a lazy eye
Why Your Child Might Be Cross Eyed
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
a doctor examining eye of young girl
What to Know About Eye Muscle Surgery
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Boy in library holding digital tablet
Focusing Problems in Children and How to Fix Them
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Do babies eye color change
Will the Color of Your Baby's Eyes Change?
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Signs Your Child Might Need Glasses
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
A newborn's eyes
What to Do About a Newborn Eye Infection
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
smiling baby looking away
What Is a Newborn's Vision Actually Like?
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
close-up of cross-eyed baby
Are Crossed Eyes Normal in Newborns?
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
A girl getting an eye exam at school
Learn What Your Child Does During a Vision Screening at School
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Portrait of baby boy
A List of the Top Milestones in Your Infant's Vision Development
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
An Ishihara Chart for testing color-blindness.
Learn Why Distinguishing Color in Color Blindness Is Difficult
Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD
Baby at an eye exam
What to Expect at Your Baby's First Eye Exam
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Mature man applying eye drops into eye
Surgical Treatment for Amblyopia
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
mother and teenage daughter
Should Your Teen Wear Contacts?
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Newborn baby being carried by man
Conditions to Watch for in a Newborn's Eyes
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Pars Planitis
Pars Planitis: What to Know
Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD
Girl playing video game
Playing Video Games for Extended Amounts of Time Can Cause Eyestrain
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
child at eye doctor appointment
Is Your Child Ready to Wear Contact Lenses?
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO