How to know if my 2 year old needs glasses?

Question

My 2 year old is now starting to strain her eyes when watching the TV or on the computer. She doesnt get on the computer a lot, and doesnt watch all that much TV, but when she does she stains her eyes? How would the Dr. know if she has eye problems??

Answer 1

Go to a pediatric ophthalmologist. NOT an optometrist!! They are specially trained to diagnose near and far sighted problems in children.

Answer 2

they usually have special tests for little ones...you'd be surprised!

If she knows the difference between a cat and a dog for instance...anything that she can identify...shapes, letters or numbers...whatever she already knows - I am sure they have card or charts for little ones so that they can have a good base to start with...you'd be amazed at what they can do for kids! I would even call the optometrist and see if they could even give you some information or recommend a doctor who specialized in toddlers and children....

Answer 3

Take her to a eye doctor.

Answer 4

On Monday, make an appointment with your child's physician.  Tell the doctor what you have told us.  Your child's physician will do a basic screening and vision check, and if necessary, refer you to an ophthalmologist (eye doctor).

All the best.

Answer 5

she should get a regular check up and her doctor should of checked her eyes by now.  A 2 year old on the computer doesnt sound right she is to young.  Make sure when she does watch TV she sits far enough back.

Answer 6

go to a eye Doctor

Answer 7

Call up your pediatrician for an examination. They will check her eyes, and do a brief vision exam, and then most likely give you a referral to a pediatric ophthalmologist because they won't be able to figure anything out, lol.

It's just really hard to examine kids that young. I took my 3.5 year old in a couple weeks ago because she was squinting a lot and having a hard time recognizing objects at a distance, and she had a hard time communicating through the vision exam part of it. They show them images through a little machine, but it's hard to discern whether they know what the image is or if they're having a hard time seeing it because of a vision problem. We have the appt with the ophthalmologist on Monday. It's gonna be iiiiiiiiiiiinteresting.  

Answer 8

Go and find out! It is amazing what professions are able to diagnosis through evaluations.