What are the symptoms of eye problems in children?

Below are symptoms of possible eye problems. But symptoms may vary. Symptoms may include:

• Blurred or double vision.

• Crossed eyes.

• Eyes that turn in or out and don’t focus.

• Eyes that are red or swollen.

• Eyes that are sensitive to light.

• Eyes that seem to bulge.

• Drainage or extra tearing from the eyes.

• Squinting.

• Your child rubbing their eyes a lot.

• Seeing a white reflection in your child's eye or eyes in a photograph.

• Your child has trouble reading or holds reading material close to the face.

• Your child tilts their head to see.

• Your child has trouble or avoids doing "close-up" tasks.

• "Jiggly" or dancing eyes.

• Eyes that are too large or too small.

• A droopy eyelid.

• Headaches.

• A short attention span

The symptoms of eye problems may look like other health conditions. Always talk with your child's doctor for a diagnosis.