Prevent Blindness Mid-Atlantic
Edward H. Titmus, Jr. Center for Sight | 11618 Busy Street | Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 423-2020 | toll-free (888) 790-2020 | fax (804) 423-5409
www.TheEyeSite.org
Washington Area Office | 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 700 | Alexandria, VA 22314
Star Pupils is the children's vision campaign of
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
- Refractive Errors (Nearsightedness, Farsightedness, Astigmatism)
Are some children more likely to have eye problems than others?
HOW TO TELL IF YOUR CHILD
HAS AN EYE INJURY
If you notice any of these signs, get medical help right away.
- Obvious pain or trouble seeing
- A cut or torn eyelid
- One eye does not move as well as the other
- One eye sticks out compared to the other
- The eye has an unusual pupil size or shape
- There is blood in the clear part of the eye
- Your child has something in the eye or under the eyelid that can't be easily removed
All children, even those with no signs of trouble,
should have their eyes checked at regular intervals.
Any child who experiences vision problems or shows symptoms of eye trouble should receive a comprehensive eye exam by an optometrist or an ophthalmologist.
- Taking Your Child to the Eye Doctor - includes information on:
Finding an Eye DoctorWho's Who in Eye CareYour Child's First Visit to the Eye DoctorHow Eye Problems are Treated
Includes information on:
- How to help your baby's eyes
- When to take your baby to the eye doctor
- Milestones for your baby's visual development
- Factors for increased risk of vision problems
- Signs of possible eye trouble
- How vision problems in children are treated
