Warning Signs to Watch For
Contact us if your child shows any of the following signs.
Many childhood eye conditions do not cause pain and may not be obvious to parents without specialized testing. If your child's pediatrician recommends a referral, it is worth following through even when your child appears to see well.
- Eyes that cross or drift, especially when it is constant or continues after four months of age
- A white or yellowish pupil (leukocoria)
- Failure to track objects or make eye contact by three months
- Persistent tearing or eye discharge
- Squinting, head tilting, or closing one eye
- Sitting very close to screens or holding books very near the face
- Complaints of blurry vision, double vision, or frequent headaches