Childhood Vision and Hearing

Myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism are all common vision problems that can affect children.

Infections, such as otitis media (middle ear infection), are the leading cause of hearing loss in children.

Crossed eyes, double vision, and head tilting can all be symptoms of strabismus.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that children have their first comprehensive eye exam at 6 months of age.

Delayed speech and language development, difficulty following directions, and turning up the volume on electronic devices can all be symptoms of hearing loss in children.

Congenital cataracts, which are present at birth, are the most common type of childhood cataract.

Premature birth, low birth weight, and oxygen therapy are all risk factors for retinopathy of prematurity.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children have their first comprehensive hearing test at 6 months of age.

Otitis media, cerumen impaction, and foreign body in the ear can all cause conductive hearing loss in children.

Primary congenital glaucoma is the most common type of childhood glaucoma.

Poor vision in one eye is the primary symptom of amblyopia.

Meningitis, mumps, and measles can all cause sudden hearing loss in children.

Family history of hearing loss, premature birth, and low birth weight are all risk factors for childhood hearing loss.

Eyeglasses or contact lenses, eye muscle surgery, and vision therapy can all be used to treat strabismus.

Retinoblastoma, Coats' disease, and Norrie disease are all common causes of childhood vision loss.