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At what distance does my child see best?
Most children who can see a little see objects best that are about an
arm’s length away. But some children see an object best when it is very
close to their face. Others see best when an object is much farther away.
Watch your child carefully to see how far she likes to hold objects from
her face. This is probably the distance at which she sees best.
This child sees objects best when they are
about an arm’s length away...
...but this child sees objects best
when they are close up.
In what direction does my child see best?
Although most children see objects that are directly in front of them
most clearly, they can also see objects that are off to either side, or above
or below their eyes. Sometimes, however, a child cannot see very far to
the side. Or she may not be able to see certain areas at all, like the area
directly in front of her, on either side, or below her chin or above her
eyes. To find out what direction your child sees best, watch her closely
to see where she likes to hold objects or the way she tilts her
head to look at an object.
This child can only see objects that
are off to the side. To see an object,
she must move her head to the side
and look back at the object.
helping children who are blind