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Your child's vision should be tested by the age of 5. Your child may also need vision tests as he or she grows. Some experts also recommend hearing testing beginning at 3 to 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 child's doctor.
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.
Warning: Listening to very loud music, especially with earphones, can permanently damage your child's hearing.
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