Symptoms of Possible 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 turn in or out and don’t focus

• Eyes are red and/or swollen

• Eyes are sensitive to light

• Eyes seem to bulge

• Drainage or excessive tearing from the eyes

• Squinting

• Your child rubs 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

• Droopy eyelid

• Headaches

• Short attention span

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