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This is commonly noticed after a period of sleeping and is normal and healthy for children to experience. But sometimes, discharge from the eyes - caused due to inflammation - can end up drying on the eyes and lead to other issues. Blockages of the tear duct can be one of the problems to arise from these crusty eyes which prevent tears from draining normally and hence lead to chronic infections and irritated eyes. Conjunctivitis, also known as ‘pinkeye’ is another cause for these crusty eyes. The eyes tend to appear red, inflamed and itchy. Visiting an eye specialist for these issues can help soothe discomfort and help to provide the right kind of treatment. TILTING THEIR HEAD TO SEE BETTER Children may sometimes tilt their heads in order to adjust their vision to see more clearly, this may often be due to misalignment in the eyes as mentioned earlier in this article. Furthermore, tilting their head can hint towards a refractive error such as nearsightedness or myopia. Children tend to look at objects with their chins up if they are nearsighted. On the other hand, they look at objects with their chins down if they are farsighted. Astigmatism can cause children to tilt their heads to help them see better. In more severe and rare cases, paralyzed muscles in the eyes can also lead to tilting their heads. As children grow, their eyesight also develops with time. Monitoring their eye health regularly throughout their childhood helps to identify symptoms (if any) that may be unusual and get help accordingly to resolve them as early as possible to ensure the best for their eyes. MISALIGNED EYES Another common eye condition that children may experience is the misaligned eyes where in the child’s eyes may not be lined up together and may point towards different directions. This condition is known as Strabismus. Children may be born with this condition or may develop it later during their course of life. Strabismus affects the vision of the child and if left undiagnosed and untreated it can lead to amblyopia or more commonly known as ‘lazy eye’. Recognizing these symptoms early can help in preventing the condition from getting more complicated. EYE DISCHARGE Particles like dirt, sand, eyelashes that accidentally fall into the eye or using dirty hands to rub eyes can all cause the production of mucus in the eyes. CHILDREN TEND TO LOOK AT OBJECTS WITH THEIR CHINS UP IF THEY ARE NEARSIGHTED. ON THE OTHER HAND, THEY LOOK AT OBJECTS WITH THEIR CHINS DOWN IF THEY ARE FARSIGHTED 52 VISION PLUS INDIA EDITION