How much vision is considered myopia in children

Vision is very important for an individual. If a child accidentally becomes nearsighted, the only option is to wear glasses, because surgery still carries great risks for the child. Once you put on glasses, it is not easy to take them off. It is also very easy to deform your eyes over time, which not only affects your appearance but also your future. So, what is the vision level of a child that is considered myopic?

1. What is the standard for normal vision of children?

The normal vision of an adult is 1.5-2.0. The normal vision of children of different ages in my country is, 2 years old: 0.4-0.5, 3 years old: 0.5-0.6, 4 years old: 0.7-0.8, 5 years old: 0.8-1.0, 6 years old: 1.0 or above. The vision of a child at the age of 5 should be above 1.0, around 2.0 after the age of 8, and the saturated vision after the age of 14 may reach around 3.0. 1.0 is only the minimum standard for normal vision, and 1.5 is not the best vision.

2. What are the symptoms of myopia in children?

1. Often squint when looking at objects

Myopic patients often squint when looking at things. This is because when squinting, the eyelids can cover part of the pupil, which can reduce the scattering of light and temporarily enhance and improve vision. Therefore, if your child often squints to see objects, you should consider that he or she may have early myopia.

1. Frequent blinking

   Frequent blinking can relieve myopia and enhance vision to a certain extent. Therefore, when your child shows symptoms of frequent blinking, you should consider whether he or she has early myopia.

2. Rubbing your eyes frequently

   Some children who cannot see objects clearly due to myopia often rub their eyes with their hands in order to see the objects more clearly. Therefore, if you find your child rubbing his eyes frequently, you should take him to the hospital to check his eyesight in time. 4. Often tilt your head to look at objects. Some children with early myopia often tilt their heads to look at objects. This is because tilting the head to look at objects can reduce the impact of scattered light on one's vision. Therefore, when you find that your child often tilts his head to look at objects, be sure to take him to the hospital to check his eyesight and correct his wrong posture when looking at objects to prevent him from developing the habit of tilting his head.

3. Frowning often

   Some children with myopia have the habit of frowning. This is one way they try to improve vision. However, frowning frequently will cause the extraocular muscles to press on the eyeball, which will accelerate the development of myopia. Therefore, if you find that your child frowns frequently, take him or her to the hospital for an eye check in time. And help them to correct the habit of frowning frequently.