Eye care is an essential element of pediatric growth and development. Early detection of vision issues and eye disorders is critical to maintaining a child’s health. Children use their eyes to explore the world around them, develop cognitive learning skills, and develop physical skills. Therefore, eye health is of the utmost importance. Early Detection and Intervention Early detection and intervention …
As a parent, one of the most important things you can do for your child is to make sure they have good eye health. Unfortunately, many children today suffer from vision problems. The good news is that there are steps you can take to protect your child’s eyesight and even improve it. In this blog post, we’ll explore five ways you can …
Consider that around 80% of learning is visual, and 60% of children with learning difficulties have undiagnosed vision problems. You can bet the two are related. The connection between vision problems and learning disabilities stems from the fact that children often don’t self-report. When they struggle with visual tasks, they may not understand the problem stems from their eyes. All …
Taking your child for regular eye exams is important, especially because children’s vision is constantly developing. Seeing an eye doctor regularly can help catch problems before they interfere with your child’s school performance, and your doctor can determine whether or not your child needs glasses. If it’s determined that glasses are required, though, it will be your job to find …
If the eye doctor tells you that your child needs corrective lenses, your first thought is probably that he or she will wear eyeglasses. In many cases, especially for very young children, glasses are the most practical solution. For some kids, though, contact lenses can have advantages. Is there a right age for contacts, and if so, what is it? …
The to-do list is long when it’s time for kids to head back to school. There are supplies to buy, a wardrobe to replenish, teachers to meet, and bedtimes to resume. A physical is probably on your list, but it’s equally important not to skip the eye exam. Why is it so important for kids to have regular eye exams? …
