Your Health › Vision Health
Vision Health
![puppy](https://valorcompounding.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/puppy.png)
What is Myopia Among Children and Young Adults?
Nearsightedness is often first detected during childhood and is commonly diagnosed between the early school years to teenage years. A child with nearsightedness may:
- Persistently squint
- Need to sit closer to the television, movie screen, or the front of the classroom
- Seem to be unaware of distant objects
- Blink excessively
- Rub their eyes frequently***
According to Prevent Blindness and the National Optometric Association****, as a child grows, untreated eye disease or condition becomes more difficult to correct. Talk to your doctor about your child’s vision and discuss possible options.