There are many reasons that can cause myopia. Some myopia patients inherit it from their parents, while others are caused by excessive eye use after birth. In the past, there were relatively few children with myopia, but now that children spend all day watching electronic products, more and more children are experiencing myopia. So, how to check for myopia in a two-and-a-half-year-old baby?
1. Does the baby like to squint when looking at things
People with myopia tend to have difficulty seeing clearly, so they habitually squint their eyes when looking. If their baby also frequently squints, it is likely that they have developed myopia.
2. When watching TV or looking at your phone, get very close
Because the baby's eyes are nearsighted, they like to be very close when watching TV or playing with their phone, wishing they could stick it on the screen. This is because the baby's eyes are nearsighted and they can't see clearly when they are far away.
3. Go to the hospital for a vision check
When the baby experiences the above two situations, it is best to take the baby to the hospital for a formal vision examination, so as to know what the baby's vision range is and make timely corrections.
Both adults and children must control their time when playing with electronic devices. Do not play with your phone for a long time just for temporary pleasure, as this may cause irreparable damage to your vision.
