Childhood Myopia

Childhood Myopia - Symptoms

How do I know if my child has myopia?

Common symptoms include:

Unable to see the whiteboard at school
Squinting while doing homework, reading or watching TV
Frequent rubbing and/or blinking of eyes
Eye fatigue
Abnormal head posture

Childhood Myopia - How to prevent?

Childhood Myopia - Preparing for surgery

Childhood Myopia - Post-surgery care

Childhood Myopia - Other Information

Article contributed by Paediatric Ophthalmology ＆ Adult Strabismus Department, Singapore National Eye Centre

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