Question

Why does a child often tilt their head to watch TV? Is it a bad habit or an eye disorder?

Answer

When a child frequently tilts their head while watching TV, it may be a sign of an eye issue. This is usually caused by one of the following five reasons:

  1. The child may have myopia, amblyopia, or astigmatism.
  2. Strabismus caused by eye muscle palsy.
  3. Idiopathic nystagmus.
  4. Congenital muscle or skeletal torticollis.