Myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism are all common vision problems in children.

Otitis media, or middle ear infection, is the most common cause of hearing loss in children.

Children should have their first eye exam at 6 months of age.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no screen time for children under 2 years old.

Delayed speech and language development, difficulty following directions, and turning up the volume on the TV or radio are all signs of hearing loss in a child.

Conductive hearing loss is the most common type of hearing loss in newborns.

Otitis media, wax buildup, and foreign object in the ear are all common causes of conductive hearing loss in children.

Genetic disorders are the most common cause of sensorineural hearing loss in children.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends 10-12 hours of sleep per night for children ages 6-12.

Snoring, gasping or choking during sleep, and excessive daytime sleepiness are all signs of sleep apnea in a child.

Strabismus, anisometropia, and ptosis are all common causes of amblyopia.

Esotropia, or inward deviation of the eye, is the most common type of strabismus.

Anisometropia, or a difference in refractive power between the two eyes, is caused by both genetic and environmental factors.

Ptosis, or drooping of the eyelid, can be caused by both congenital (present at birth) and acquired (develops after birth) factors.

Eyeglasses or contact lenses, patching, and surgery are all common treatments for amblyopia.