If your child is experiencing poor eyesight that requires prescription glasses, it can negatively impact many facets of their life, including their time at school and in extracurriculars. That's why parents must be vigilant about common signs of impaired sight so they can take swift action to have their child's vision restored. Here are a few signs many children exhibit when they have trouble seeing clearly.

How to Tell If Your Child Needs Corrective Lenses

Children who are nearsighted have difficulty seeing far away. As a result, they may sit directly in front of the television when watching their favorite shows. They may also hold books and digital tablets directly in front of their faces when reading. Conversely, kids who are farsighted will put as much distance as possible between themselves and objects to see clearly. 

2. Continuous Squinting

Squinting can sometimes help clear up vision issues in nearsighted and farsighted children. You might notice your child squinting while they're reading, using a mobile device, or watching TV. Your child's teacher might also notice the behavior at school as your child reads
the chalkboard. 

3. Frequent Headaches & Nausea

Headaches are a consequence of constant squinting, as it can put strain on the muscles around the eyes. Blurred vision can also cause an upset stomach in kids as they try hard to focus. Because these symptoms occur with many other medical conditions, it's important to schedule an exam with an eye doctor to understand potential root causes and to determine whether or not glasses would be an appropriate remedial tool.