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...
by Marty | Oct 31, 2021 | Uncategorized
Tears are essential for keeping your eyes healthy. Your body makes tears 24 / 7 and normally they drain without issue. When they do not drain properly it may be due to a condition called a “blocked tear duct” or “nasolacrimal duct obstruction.” This condition may be...
by Marty | Sep 27, 2021 | pediatric eye doctor
Children with convergence insufficiency have a problem with the way the eye moves. It can be challenging as they may have difficulty focusing on objects that are near. Most often, one eye will turn outward when focusing on a nearby object. Thankfully, there are...
by Marty | Aug 30, 2021 | pediatric eye doctor
Millions of children every year are diagnosed with pink eye. It is highly contagious but treatable. Unfortunately, many children have symptoms of pink eye for over two weeks which can put those around at risk for contracting pink eye. What to do if you Suspect...
by Marty | Jul 31, 2021 | kids’ optical shop in Livingston
When you hear the statistics, you might think it’s time to panic: The rate of Myopia is rising worldwide at alarming rates. For example, in China 60 years ago, only 15% of the population was nearsighted – now, nearly 90% of children and teenagers are affected. In the...
by Marty | Jul 28, 2021 | children’s eye doctor, pediatric eye doctor
When your baby is born, its vision is not fully developed – and that’s one of the reasons newborns are so sensitive to light! At the very beginning, they only have minimal peripheral vision and are still developing their central vision. They don’t have retinas until...
