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...
by Marty | May 1, 2022 | pediatric eye doctor
If your child spontaneously develops a red spot on the white of their eye, it may be a subconjunctival hemorrhage. The good news is this condition is usually harmless and will not affect your child’s vision. A subconjunctival hemorrhage often resolves after a...
by Marty | Apr 28, 2022 | pediatric eye doctor
Often it is children who bring up the question about contact lenses. As they grow older they tend to express more of an interest as their peers may make the transition from glasses to contacts. But are contacts safe for children? At what age are they recommended? ...
by Marty | Mar 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
If you have a teenager who wears glasses or contacts, the question has probably come up, “Can I get LASIK?” This article will address the question, along with information that you can use to talk with your teenagers about LASIK surgery. Are...
by Marty | Jan 31, 2022 | pediatric eye doctor
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is common for many children. Myopia is a type of refractive error. What is a refractive error? They are optical conditions that may prevent the eye from properly focusing on light, resulting in blurred vision. Along with myopia,...
by Marty | Dec 13, 2021 | pediatric eye doctor
Just like adults, children can suffer from chronic dry eyes. There is even a name for the condition: dry eye syndrome. It is caused by a deficiency in the tear film that lubricates the eye. Dry eyes can be irritating and painful. Sometimes the syndrome can affect...
