For example, for the first several months, a baby can focus only on objects up close. Those objects will be seen in high contrast colors only, such as black, white and red. Using the eyes as a team is a skill developed early in childhood. Parents, pediatricians and eyecare practitioners must ensure that the eyes work together, not independently, during the early formative years. Otherwise a lifetime of poor vision or permanently lost vision may result.
Good vision is very important for a child's social and intellectual development.
Parents of school-age children should stay informed about vision correction options, such as using contact lenses instead of glasses to control nearsightedness or proper eye protection for recreational play and sports. Ensuring that children wear sunglasses is very important, too. This comprehensive section answers the above questions and many, many more. Consult your pediatrician and eyecare practitioner with specific questions about your child's visual performance, prescription and vision needs. Informed parents working in concert with a caring health-care provider give the best possible care to a child.