Preparing questions in advance can help parents to have more meaningful discussions with their child’s physicians. Parents may wish to ask their child's doctor the following questions about eye-related conditions and children:

1. How do I know if my child has an eye-related condition?
   
   
2. What methods will you use to determine the cause of my child's eye-related condition?
   
   
3. What are my child's treatment options?
   
   
4. When can I expect my child's symptoms to subside?
   
   
5. Is my child's eye-related condition contagious? 
   
   
6. Is my child's eye-related condition dangerous?
   
   
7. Will the condition temporarily or permanently affect my child's sight?
   
   
8. When should I seek medical help for an eye-related condition?
   
   
9. What types of eye-related conditions is my child most at risk for?
   
   
10. What are some ways my child can avoid getting an eye-related condition?