Contact lenses are sometimes worn by people for aesthetic purposes but for most, these thin, clear disks of plastic are used to help correct refractive errors like myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism and presbyopia. It is usually preferred by people … Continued
Alarming news: According to the National Eye Institute (NEI), eye injuries are the leading cause of blindness in children in the U.S. Among eye injuries, sports-related ones are the most common among children, and the results can range from temporary … Continued
If you’ve ever been to an eye doctor, you’ve probably heard of the term refractive error. Refractive errors are “optical imperfections” which prevent light from focusing directly on the retina, thus causing blurred vision. These imperfections can include length of … Continued
Unlike obviously bad habits, most people, especially children, are normally not conscious of bad eye habits that they do every day. Some habits may be generally “harmless” but over time, the effects of uncorrected behavior can catch up. The first … Continued
There are work outs to tone the legs, arms and other muscles of the body, but did you know that there are also exercises specifically for the eyes? Eye exercises aren’t exactly new. All About Vision notes that self-help programs … Continued
Ever since they were born, we’ve been regularly bringing our kids to various types of check-ups to ensure their overall well-being. One oft taken for granted type of health check is vision screening. Vision screening is a “limited eye test” … Continued
Does your child squint at the TV while watching? Does your child have trouble participating in physical activities due to blurred vision? Does your child get an annual increase in lens grade every year? These, dear parents, are just a … Continued
As parents, seeing our kids struggle with myopia or nearsightedness is, in itself, a painful sight. Myopia holds our children back from fully enjoying outdoor physical activities or from realizing their full potential as students. It can trigger a loss … Continued
So, you’ve heard about ortho-k and you’re interested in this eye care technology. And you have questions. Well, today’s your lucky day! Read on and be informed. First things first, what is orthokeratology or ortho-k? Ortho-k, also called cornea reshaping … Continued
You’ve probably heard about Orthokeratology or Vision Improvement Therapy. [FREE WHITEPAPER] “Your Child May Be Losing Out on Life Because of Myopia” Find out the truth about this silent epidemic Click here to access this white paper. Orthokeratology or Vision … Continued