by Marty | May 31, 2023 | pediatric eye doctor
Amblyopia, commonly known as “lazy eye,” is a vision disorder that affects 2-3% of children in the United States. It occurs when the brain and visual system fail to develop correctly, reducing visual acuity in one eye. However, there is hope. Through the...
by Marty | Apr 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
A stye is a common eye problem that affects both children and adults. It is also sometimes called a chalazion or hordeolum. Although it rarely causes severe complications or visual difficulties, it can become infected and should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist as...
by Marty | Mar 31, 2023 | Ophthalmologist in Livingston
Your child’s optical health is the most important factor for them to succeed in school. Good eyesight enables them to perform their daily visual tasks in school, such as writing, reading, using a computer, and everything. About 80% of instructions and activities...
by Marty | Feb 28, 2023 | children’s eye doctor
The eyes are one of the most sensitive and delicate parts of the body. They are incredibly vulnerable to various external factors and microorganisms that can endanger their structure and function. So, it’s no surprise that parents are extra careful and diligent when...
by Marty | Dec 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
Sight is one of the essential senses, but new research says that you are probably going to the emergency room too often for vision problems. In the journal JAMA Ophthalmology, researchers from John Hopkins University found that nearly 50% of visits to the ER for eye...
by Marty | Nov 30, 2022 | children’s eye doctor
Sports can play a vital role in a child’s physical, mental, and social well-being. Engaging in recreational activities allows children to develop physical skills, cardiovascular endurance, and muscle strength. Unfortunately, sports can also have a downside—causing...
by Marty | Oct 29, 2022 | pediatric eye doctor
Eye infections are common among children, as they are in close contact with their friends at school, daycare, or on play dates. The most common pediatric eye infection is viral conjunctivitis (“pink eye”), where the white part of the eye becomes inflamed and red,...
by Marty | Sep 30, 2022 | children’s eye doctor
As the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes continues to rise among children in the United States, it has been found that they are susceptible to a complication called diabetic retinopathy. That is why frequent eye check-ups are critical in children with type 2 diabetes...
by Marty | Jul 31, 2022 | children’s eye doctor
It isn’t always obvious that your child is having problems with their vision. But left undiagnosed, vision problems can lead to learning difficulties and even potentially affect the child’s social development. Standard vision tests can sometimes miss...
by Marty | Jul 1, 2022 | children’s eye doctor
When you think of cataracts, you usually do not associate them with children. But children can be diagnosed with cataracts at any age, including newborns. What is a cataract? It is a clouding over the eye’s lens which affects children’s vision. Cataracts...
