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What can cause a child to go from good eyesight to needing glasses?
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Few different causes: There are a few main things that can cause a child to need glasses. Children should be examined when they are younger to establish a baseline measurement. With normal growth of the eye during childhood, a refractive error (such as nearsightedness) can develop. Also some children can develop strabismus, which is when the eyes don't align properly. Glasses can help these conditions.
Answered 10/1/2013
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Various: Genetics, growth, trauma, too much near work, etc.
Answered 7/5/2012
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