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 | 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 | 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 | 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...
