Question

Is your child’s tilting head while watching TV a bad habit or an eye disease?

Answer

If you notice your child frequently tilting their head while watching TV, it might be a sign of eye problems. Generally, this could be caused by the following five reasons:

  1. The child may have developed myopia, amblyopia, or astigmatism.
  2. Paralytic strabismus.
  3. Idiopathic nystagmus.
  4. Congenital muscular or bony torticollis.
  5. Exotropia. Due to the diverse causes of childhood strabismus and amblyopia, it is essential to identify the cause and adopt targeted treatment before seeing any effect. Moreover, eye care measures in daily life are indispensable. It is recommended to eat less spicy food and more eye-healthy foods.