In the U.S., 1 in every 4 children has a vision disorder that requires diagnosis and treatment by an eye doctor.1
Category: Children’s vision
Children and digital eye strain
For a majority of parents, the 2020-2021 school year will begin virtually. According to Education Week, 39 of the 50 largest school districts are choosing remote learning as their back-to-school instructional model, affecting over 6.1 million students in the United States.
Common eye problems in children
Healthy eyes and vision are an essential part of a child’s development. There are many different eye conditions and diseases that can affect a child’s vision, which is why regular eye checks and vision screenings should be a part of your child’s medical care.
Safe toys and celebrations
According to Prevent Blindness America, children sustain approximately 11,000 toy-related eye injuries each year. Most toy-related eye injuries are treated, have no long-term effects, and are easily preventable.
Children’s eye safety
Nearly 80% of a child’s learning is acquired through his or her visual system, making it the cornerstone for a successful school year.
Sports eye safety
Each sport has its own unique risks of eye injury and requires its own type of protective eyewear, which is why the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) sets the standard for sports eye protection.