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 […]
If you wear contacts, you’ve been there. While most cases of wearing soft contact lenses are relatively uneventful, every so often you have a day where they just don’t feel right. Bad contact days are usually nothing to worry about, but once in a while, it’s a signal that something deeper is going on. It’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
Technology has become an even bigger part of life than it was even just a few years ago. Computers, cell phones, tablets, and video games are staples in homes and even schools these days. It’s no wonder that many parents don’t realize just how much time their children are spending on electronic devices, or, more […]
More and more children are being diagnosed with myopia, or nearsightedness, every year. Many people are wondering why there has been such an increase in the number of children who are nearsighted. In addition, there are questions as to what exactly causes nearsightedness in children and what the long-term risks are. What about the children […]
Anyone who ever said that school days were carefree doesn’t really remember the classroom. It can be high school or college; it doesn’t matter. You have to put up with an awful lot of stress. You also need to deal with possible eye strain, and that can be a problem. So, how can students reduce […]
Sadly, most of us will experience a decrease in vision as we age. As our body ages, some key functions lose strength and agility. Skin gets wrinkly, bladders get weaker, and vision gets less clear. Plus, various eye diseases are more common among older people. Developing difficulty seeing is just one more sign that we […]
Sudden blurred vision can create quite a shock for anyone. One second, you’re walking down the street and then you blink and suddenly you can’t make out the street signs. This scary condition can sometimes affect both or just one eye. Either way, this can be a scary occurrence, especially if you are unsure what’s […]
Millions of people have laser eye surgery, like LASIK, performed to improve their vision every year. For some, the surgery is successful. Their vision improves to the point where they don’t have to wear corrective lenses any longer. For others, the surgery isn’t so successful. While maybe their vision improves slightly, it doesn’t improve enough […]
