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8 Signs Your Child Must Visit The Ophthalmologist

8 Signs Your Child Must Visit The Ophthalmologist To ensure a hassle free school year comprehensive eye exams should be part of every parent’s back to school preparation for their child. Here are some easy to spot signs that your child inevitably needs an eye check up! 1. Turning in or out of the eyes or involuntary eye movements:   Some of the physical symptoms that can be related to vision problems are: Squint (Strabismus), swollen, red or tearing eyes and involuntary eye movements. If any of these signs appear it’s very important to do a full eye checkup.   2. Excessive Eye Rubbing:   Seeing a child rubbing their eyes makes us think they are tired and need a nap, but if they rub their eyes while performing a task such as reading or focusing on something in particular, then it can have a different meaning. To rub their eyes could be a sign their eyes can’t focus properly and they suffer from poor vision 3. Problems at School:  According to