Amblyopia, sometimes called lazy eye, is a common vision problem in children and babies, and it’s typically been treated by having the child wear a patch on the stronger eye, with the goal of improving sight for the weaker eye.
The additional health benefits of universal school screening and mandated optometric examinations do not justify the expense entailed, according to researchers.
Frequent headaches, squinting, and eyes not tracking together can indicate why your child might need glasses. Thus, if a child tells you these, bring your child to an expert to get checked.