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
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
We’re dishing the truth about eye color myths and serving some cool eye color factoids you should know! We’re sure you’ve heard some, if not all, of them. Those fun eye color trivia you or your friends might have shared … Continued
There are a lot of health problems—including eye conditions—hiding within your genetic make up that you can pass on to your children. The good news is now there’s something you can do about it! Know what they are and how … Continued
Common glaucoma treatments have side effects. Learn what they are and how to avoid them completely. Glaucoma refers to a group of related eye disorders that all cause damage to the optic nerve that carries information from the eye to … Continued
Teaching simple and natural eye care tips for children can go a long way in protecting their eyes from harm. Share this with your kids. We may not think consciously about it, but it’s very important to teach our children … Continued