Vision and Hearing

Your child's vision should be tested before starting school, at about 3 or 4 years of age. Your child may also need vision tests as he or she grows. Some authorities recommend hearing testing beginning at 3 or 4 years of age.

If at any age your child has any of the vision or hearing warning signs listed below, be sure to talk with your doctor or other health care provider.

Vision Warning Signs

• Eyes turning inward (crossing) or outward
• Squinting
• Headaches
• Not doing as well in school work as before
• Blurred or double vision

Hearing Warning Signs

• Poor response to noise or voice
• Slow language and speech development
• Abnormal sounding speech

SPECIAL WARNING: Listening to very loud music, especially with earphones, can permanently damage your child's hearing.

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