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5 Facts About Baby Vision Development You Should Know

On December 14, 2021 / Facts About Your Sight, Pediatric Eye Care

Seeing your little one discover the new world around them and begin to recognize familiar faces is exciting. Like everything else, a baby’s vision is delicate and developing quickly, and you want to protect it as much as possible. The first step to protecting your infant’s vision health is understanding the way that baby vision development works. This article will outline the five most important facts to know about baby vision development and how you can support it. Read on to learn more.

Glasses for Kids – How to Help Your Child Adjust to New Glasses

On October 5, 2021 / Eye Strain, Eyeglass frames, Pediatric Eye Care

While getting glasses can be a life-changing moment for a child, it can also cause plenty of stress for a parent. After all, children aren’t exactly known for staying still or keeping things on their faces! So how can you help your child adjust to new glasses? Here are some of our top tips to help parents deal with the challenges of new glasses for kids.

Parent’s Guide to Amblyopia in Kids

On September 21, 2021 / Eye Care, Facts About Your Sight, Lazy Eye, Pediatric Eye Care

Amblyopia is the technical term for a condition that most parents know as “lazy eye.” This condition is one of the most common eye problems, with amblyopia in kids affecting nearly one out of every hundred children. As a parent, you might not understand what lazy eye is, how it affects kids, why it happens, or what you can do about it. Here are some of the things that you might need to know!

Should Kids Wear Eye Protection When Playing Sports?

On August 5, 2021 / Eye Care, Pediatric Eye Care, Protective Eyewear

Many sports entail some risks for participants. These days, you might be more worried about the eye strain caused by blue light exposure due to the many hours that kids spend engaged with technologies like TV, video games, computers, and mobile devices. The risk for eye injury in sports also bears consideration, though. The easy solution is to make sure your children have proper eye protection for the sports they love. In some cases, they may need different options for different activities, but the benefits make having the right eye protection on hand well worthwhile.

Helping Your Child Develop Healthy Vision

On February 23, 2021 / Eye Care, Pediatric Eye Care

Approximately 547,083 American children struggle with visual complications. As a parent, you can try a variety of techniques to help your child enjoy healthy vision. By ensuring your child consumes a healthy diet, carries out visual exercises, and goes for regular pediatric eye checkups, you can help them preserve and strengthen their eyesight.

How to Prevent Eye Strain Through Office Ergonomics

On September 10, 2020 / Dry Eye, Eye Care, Eye Strain, Pediatric Eye Care

Office ergonomics are commonly associated with back/neck, and hand/wrist health. Yet, proper desk ergonomics is also beneficial to the health and comfort of your eyes. Nearly 80% of U.S. jobs are considered desk-bound or sedentary. Now, with the pandemic even more people have been required to work from home. Because of this shift, there is less walking and more sitting. While office ergonomics might have been considered by your employer, not many apply it to their home office.

Do Kids Need Blue Light Glasses?

On August 18, 2020 / Eye Care, Eye Strain, Pediatric Eye Care

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Summer is quickly coming to an end and that means the school year is upon us. And, as we know, many of the kids will be learning remotely. Which also means that extra screen time is inevitable. Now, there is a lot of buzz surrounding the benefits of blue light glasses for adults that stare at screens all day, but are they a good idea for the kiddos? Here’s everything you need to know about blue light and protective glasses.

Do Your Eyes Grow with Age?

On December 13, 2019 / Facts About Your Sight, Pediatric Eye Care

Although it’s not the most common topic to discuss when it comes to aging and physical health, it’s important to understand how our eyes grow and develop. Did you know that at birth our eyes are about two-thirds smaller than they’ll be when we reach adulthood? It’s true. And, understanding your eyes will help you take better care of them in the future. Read on to learn how the eyes grow and develop from birth to late adult life.

25 Alternatives to Screen Time for Kids This Summer

On August 6, 2019 / Eye Care, Facts About Your Sight, Pediatric Eye Care

Summertime screams unlimited free time, relaxation, and no homework. But, during those few months away from the classroom, children are likely to spend more time in front of screens. Of course, too much screen time is bad for anyone, young or old. Not to mention, one of the biggest health issues related to smart devices are vision-related. Learn more about the impact of prolonged screen usage, as well as alternatives to screen time for kids this summer.

Childhood Vision Problems and Their Warning Signs

On June 11, 2019 / Eye Care, Facts About Your Sight, Pediatric Eye Care

As a parent, you want the best for your children in every aspect of their lives. That includes their vision. You may already be aware of the importance of regular eye doctor visits. However, there are warning signs of potential issues to be aware of. That way, you can spot symptoms early and inform your doctor. Here’s what you need to know to identify and address the most common childhood vision problems.