Checklist: Signs Your Baby May Have a Vision Problem

___ She doesn't seem to notice you or can't see you across the room.

___ She can't see an object until it's up close.

___ She gropes for an object when you offer it to her.

___ She tilts her head at a funny angle in order to look at something.

___ One of her eyes is lazy or weakly holds focus.

___ Her pupil is white or has white spots.

___ The iris of one or both eyes appears cloudy.

___ One or both of her eyelids droop.

___ Her eyes show excessive tearing, blinking, or light sensitivity.

___ There is persistent redness, swelling, or discharge in or around her eyes.

___ Her eyes wander, look crossed, or move erratically.

___ She rubs her eyes frequently.

Bring up your vision concerns with your baby's pediatrician as you have them -- many eye issues can be solved early if caught early.

Excerpted from the AmericanBaby.com Ages & Stages weekly baby newsletter, Week 31.

Originally published on AmericanBaby.com, May 2006.

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