by Dr. Gaia Hess | Apr 20, 2025 | Eye Safety, Pediatric Eyecare
As a parent, you want your child to thrive in sports, but safety should always come first—especially when it comes to their vision. Eye injuries are surprisingly common in youth athletics, and many are preventable with the right precautions. From baseball to...
by Dr. Gaia Hess | Dec 11, 2024 | Pediatric Eyecare
The holiday season is a time of joy, laughter, and gift-giving, but it’s also an important opportunity to consider the safety of the toys you give to children. While colorful and exciting toys can light up a child’s face, some may pose a risk to their vision if not...
by Dr. Gaia Hess | Oct 30, 2024 | Pediatric Eyecare
As parents, ensuring our children’s health and well-being is always a priority. While regular checkups with their pediatrician help keep track of their overall development, vision care is an area that sometimes gets overlooked. Eye health plays a crucial role in a...
by Dr. Gaia Hess | Sep 25, 2024 | Pediatric Eyecare
Pediatric eye exams are essential for safeguarding your child’s vision and overall eye health. Many parents are unaware that children’s vision plays a critical role in their learning and development. Undetected vision problems can lead to learning difficulties,...
by Dr. Gaia Hess | Sep 21, 2023 | Myopia Management
The Complex Relationship Between Eye Growth and Myopia Development The human eye is a remarkably dynamic organ that undergoes natural growth and changes over a lifetime. One key factor that significantly impacts eye development is myopia, also known as...
