When my son first entered second grade, I noticed that his grades started to fall. Jason had previously been a straight A student and I immediately scheduled an appointment with my son's teacher. After an insightful conversation with the teacher, I learned that Jason had been squinting in class and avoiding reading work. I knew that it was likely that my son was having vision problems. An optometrist confirmed my suspicion and my son started wearing glasses. I started this blog so other parents could identify potential vision difficulties. You will also find some good resources and tips to keep your child's eyes as healthy as possible. Start learning about eyes and vision today.
Posted on: 2 May 2016
A visit to the optometrist is vital if your child is having trouble with their vision since failure to treat a vision issue can result in poor grades in school, low self-esteem, and a worsening of the problem. You may be concerned about glasses, though, since kids are notoriously hard on eyewear. The following tips can help you choose the best types of glasses for your child to help ensure their longevity.
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Posted on: 4 February 2016
Vision loss is becoming a more common problem. In fact, more than 3.4 million people over age 40 in the United States are blind, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Taking extra good care of your eyes can reduce the risk of vision loss in the future. Here are five helpful tips for improving your eyesight:
Take a Break from the Computer Screen
Is it necessary for you to be in front of the computer screen all day at your job?
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Posted on: 9 September 2015
If you need prescription glasses, you should choose the glasses that fit your needs the best and give you the most benefits. You may have the choice between going with glass lenses or plastic lenses in your glasses. In order to make the right decision on which would be best for you, it's important for you to learn about the benefits each type has to offer. This article will explain the differences between glass and plastic lenses so you know you are going with the ones that serve your purposes the best.
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Posted on: 10 June 2015
Those gray spots in your vision turned out to be wet AMD. Tiny blood vessels in the back of your eye are leaking fluid and clouding your vision. Your optometrist wants to do laser surgery to prevent you from losing even more of your vision. The thought of surgery on your eyes can make you anxious. Here is what you can expect from the surgery so you can be more relaxed during and after the procedure.
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