Red Flags Vision Checklist
It is important to monitor your child’s visual development, since early identification of a problem can sometimes eliminate or decrease the risk of long-term complications.
If you notice that your child has any of the following symptoms, talk to your doctor immediately.
- swollen or encrusted eyelids
- bumps, sores or styes on or around the eyelids
- drooping eyelids
- does not make eye contact with you by three months of age
- does not watch or follow an object with the eyes by three months
- haziness or whitish appearance inside the pupil
- frequent “wiggling,” “drifting,” or “jerky” eye movements
- misalignment between the eyes by three months (eye turns or crossing of the eyes)
- lack of coordinated eye movements
- drifting of one eye when looking at objects
- turning or tilting of the head when looking at objects
- squinting, closing or covering of one eye when looking at objects
- excessive tearing when not crying
- excessive blinking or squinting
- excessive rubbing or touching of the eyes
- avoidance of or sensitivity to bright lights
Don’t Play Wait and See with your child’s development!
From the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services for children who are blind or have low vision brochure (PDF).