Computer Eyestrain: 10 Steps for Relief
With so many people using computers at work, eyestrain has become one of the leading office-related health complaints.
Experts estimate 50% [...]
Your Infant’s Visual Development
One of the greatest moments after the birth of your baby is the first time your newborn daughter or son [...]
Vision Therapy for Children
Many children have vision problems other than simple refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. These “other” vision problems [...]
Learning-Related Vision Problems
There’s no question that good vision is important for learning. Experts say more than 80% of what your child is [...]
Controlling Nearsightedness in Children
Myopia (nearsightedness) is a common vision problem affecting children who can see well up close, while distant objects are blurred. [...]
Orthokeratology: Reshaping the Eye with Contact Lenses
Orthokeratology, or “ortho-k,” is the process of reshaping the eye with specially-designed rigid gas permeable (GP) contact lenses. The goal [...]
Toric Contact Lenses for Astigmatism
If you have astigmatism – a common condition where the eye isn’t perfectly round, but more football- or egg-shaped – [...]
Children and Computer Vision Syndrome
Computer use has become a routine part of kids’ lives.
Surveys show the average American child spends one to three hours [...]
Children’s Vision FAQs
Q: How often should children have their eyes examined?
A: According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), infants should have their [...]
Are Contact Lenses a Good Choice for Kids
A common question many parents have about contact lenses and kids is: “When is my child old enough to wear contact lenses?”