Parents strive to provide the best environment and resources for their kids to learn. Unfortunately, vision is often overlooked. Understanding visual skills needed by your child to succeed in school is key.
Category: General vision articles
Fireworks Safety Tips
Each year, thousands of Americans visit emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries. 35% of those injured are under the age of 15. Regulations have helped make fireworks safer, though inherently they remain potentially hazardous.
Understanding Presbyopia’s Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
Aging is a natural part of life and along with the rest of the body, it is common for eyes to go through changes as we age. One change that is a natural part of the aging process of the eye is presbyopia.
Seven Nutrient-rich Foods for Eye Health You Need to Know
If you’re turning to supplements for eye health, start by looking at to your plate first. These 7 nutrient-rich foods for eye health help keep eyes healthy and vision strong.
Nine Ways Your Child’s Eye Health May Suffer after a Concussion
Not only is it important to understand and recognize the symptoms of concussions, it is also imperative to understand the effects these injuries may have on eye health so you get your child the vision care they need.
Contact Lenses vs. Eyeglasses: What You Need to Know
While both have unique characteristics, drawbacks and advantages, it really comes down to personal preference, lifestyle and budget.
Three School Behavior Problems that May Relate to Eye Health Issues
Let’s take an in-depth look at 3 common behavior problems that are often linked to resolvable vision challenges.
Virtual Reality (VR) Headsets and Your Vision
Imagine this – you’re looking out toward the ocean, watching the waves hit the shoreline. A few crabs scuttle across your periphery and you notice a sand dollar. As you bend over to pick it up, your hand hits a hard wooden object and you remember you are in a virtual world, sitting in front […]
Back-to-School Vision Tips
With school just around the corner, your child’s annual eye exam should be a priority. Vision is one of the most important factors in learning and development.
Eye Exams Can Lead to Early Detection of Major Health Concerns
Early disease detection through an eye exam can lead to prevention or earlier treatment to help reduce medical costs and productivity loss down the road. Below are just three major health issues that can be detected by an eye exam.
Kids and Computer Eye Strain
There has been a marked increase in the number of children diagnosed with myopia in the past 10 years, and it is suspected that Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is the cause.