Children’s Eye Health

Want to know more about keeping your children’s eyesight safe? Even if they don’t suffer from vision impairment now, your children can still develop common vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. The articles here discuss naturally maintaining healthy eyesight and preventing vision problems before it’s too late.

Parents Need to Remind Kids to Take a Digital Break

Parents Need to Remind Kids to Take a Digital Break

One of the biggest changes in education that occurred due to the pandemic was the shift to more digital learning than ever. Teachers had to rely on programs like Google Classroom or Schoology to access their students during lockdowns, and now that we have mostly returned to in-person education, many teachers have stuck with assigning […]

Vision Protection Tips for Young Eyes

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Let’s face it – as we age, our vision often deteriorates. Because of this, we often find ourselves wishing we had the sharp, clear vision of our childhood. After all, most of the vision issues we talk about here at Rebuild Your Vision develop as we age, which is why so many of our vision […]

Safeguarding Your Children’s Eyesight Through Proper Nutrition

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If you’re a parent, you know that battle of making sure your kids are getting enough fruits and vegetables. It’s pretty hard to convince a five-year-old that life simply can’t subsist on dino nuggets and mac ‘n cheese. But proper nutrition is never more important than during childhood. The foundation of all the systems used […]

How to Care for Your Child’s Eyes Without Breaking the Bank

How to Care for Your Child's Eyes Without Breaking the Bank

Childhood is a crucial period for visual health. However, child eye care isn’t always cheap. Some parents wonder how exactly they can get their child’s visual health up to par without overspending. Young eyes take time to fully mature – babies lack distance vision, tracking, and even color vision at birth. They develop these abilities […]

Is Today’s Technology Generation More at Risk of Eye Problems?

Is Today's Technology Generation More at Risk of Eye Problems?

It’s no secret that our kids are spending more and more time on screens these days. Much of their chosen after-school activities revolve around the screen, whether it’s scrolling social media or playing video games. Not only that, but so much of their school time is now done on the screen, too. More and more […]

Can Your Child’s Vision Affect an ADHD Diagnosis?

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It’s no secret that attention concerns in children are more prevalent than ever. According to a recent Center for Disease Control and Prevention Report, 9.8 percent of American children have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). That number has increased by 43 percent since 2003. If you are a parent and are concerned […]

What Teachers Can Do to Help Keep Children’s Vision Healthy

Children's Vision in the Classroom

It’s no secret that, after you, your child’s teacher is probably the most important adult in their life. Depending on where you live, your child spends anywhere from four to five days per week with their teacher. We all know that teachers are some of the best “noticers.” They know when your child is having […]

10 Tips to Preserve Kids’ Vision in a High-Tech World

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The holidays are always a time of new toys for kids. In today’s world, those holiday gifts often mean new screens. There is tons of research out there about how and why we should limit kids’ screen time, from attention concerns to social and emotional health. But, how do screens impact kids’ vision? And what […]

Children’s First Eye Test – How Young Is Too Young?

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No matter what age your child is, now is the perfect time for a routine eye exam. You may be thinking, “My baby is too young to need that yet.” But, this couldn’t be further from the truth. So, now you may be asking, “Well, when should my baby have their first eye test?” Let’s […]

Early Eyes: Strabismus and Amblyopia in Children

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We spend an awful lot of time on this site talking about what happens to aging eyes. As older folks, to put it nicely, that’s something we can either sympathize with or worry about. However, for many people, the degenerating vision that comes along with age (presbyopia) isn’t really a looming issue. Or well, it might be, […]

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Tyler Sorensen is the President and CEO of Rebuild Your Vision. Formerly, Tyler studied Aeronautics (just like his brother) with the dream of becoming an airline pilot, however, after 9/11 his career path changed. After graduating top of his class with a Bachelor of Science in Informational Technologies and Administrative Management, he joined Rebuild Your Vision in 2002. With the guidance of many eye care professionals, including Behavioral Optometrists, Optometrists (O.D.), and Ophthalmologists (Eye M.D.), Tyler has spent nearly two decades studying the inner workings of the eye and conducting research.

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