What is nearsighted or farsighted mean?
Children who are nearsighted have difficulty seeing objects that are far away Nearsightedness is the most common vision problem in young children. Nearsightedness is inherited and is usually not diagnosed until after 3-4 years of age. Nearsightedness is not caused by reading too much or by reading in dim light. Children who are farsighted must focus a bit harder to see objects up close but rarely need glasses unless the condition is severe.
