Myopia Is More Than Blurry Vision: Why Controlling Its Progression Matters
If you are one of the many parents in our practice who has a child with myopia (nearsightedness), you may think the solution is simple: Make sure your child wears their prescription glasses and come back for an eye exam to update their prescription each year. However,...
How Anti-Fatigue Lenses Help Relieve Screen-Weary Eyes
In today's world, students, young adults, and — let’s face it, all of us — are logging far more hours than ever staring at screens. For students especially, screen time is more than just entertainment. It means schoolwork, studying, texting, social media, work, and connecting with friends. Sadly, it’s not unusual for hours to pass without realizing how long you've been focused on a screen. As a parent, you may have noticed your kids rubbing their eyes after doing homework. College students may battle tired, achy eyes after a long night of studying. Young adults may...
Why Eye Protection is Your Student Athlete’s Most Important Piece of Sports Equipment
Hey parents: As your kids settle in to the new school year and your student athlete starts their sports season, you likely have a familiar checklist of items: uniforms, shoes, water bottles, and equipment for each sport. But there is one essential piece of equipment...
5 Vision Problems That Can Look Like ADHD, Laziness, or Poor Motivation
As a parent, when your child struggles in school, you want answers. We get that. If you notice that your son or daughter avoids reading, loses focus during homework, or complains of headaches more frequently, you want to know why. Maybe their teacher noted how easily...
Up To 80% of Learning Is Visual
Is Your Child Ready for School? To all of the amazing parents out there: We see you! You spend weeks preparing your children for a successful school year. You buy backpacks, pens and pencils, stock up on notebooks, and check off every item on that lengthy school...
10 Fun Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Sunglasses
Sunglasses are one of the few accessories that enhance your look while protecting your health. They reduce glare, improve comfort, shield your eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, and make outdoor activities more enjoyable. Did you know that beyond their practical...
Why Premium Polarized Sunglasses Help You See More, Squint Less
July is National UV Safety Month, an opportunity to think about how you can minimize harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure on both your skin and your eyes. UV exposure not only causes skin cancer, but is also associated with eye conditions including cataracts,...
What Eye Health Risks Can You Inherit from Your Father?
On Father’s Day, we celebrate our dads, grandfathers, uncles, and other fatherly figures who helped shape our lives. Whether your father taught you how to ride a bike or grill the perfect burger, he may also have passed down something less visible: Your risk for...