by Dr. Chris Browning | Aug 10, 2024 | Myopia Management, Pediatric Eyecare
Nearsightedness, or myopia, is a common vision condition among children and teens. For young athletes, myopia can present unique challenges, potentially affecting their performance and safety in sports. Managing myopia effectively is crucial to ensure they can...
by Dr. Chris Browning | Jul 5, 2024 | Pediatric Eyecare
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common vision condition that causes distant objects to appear blurry while close objects remain clear. It’s increasingly prevalent among children, with studies showing a significant rise in cases over recent decades. Managing and...
by Dr. Gaia Hess | Sep 21, 2023 | Pediatric Eyecare
August marks Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, shining a spotlight on the critical need to protect children’s vision and eye health. Clear sight is vital for kids to thrive in school, sports, play, and daily life. However, many children have undiagnosed...
by Dr. Gaia Hess | Nov 28, 2022 | Pediatric Eyecare
Remember what Ralphie’s mother (and others) told him about getting a BB gun from Santa in the movie “A Christmas Story”? They were right. The young lad almost shot his eye out when pulling the trigger aimed at a metal sign in his backyard on...
by Dr. Gaia Hess | Aug 29, 2022 | Pediatric Eyecare
The first visit to the eye doctor can be a little overwhelming for young patients. No matter how welcoming the staff, small children may feel shy or find vision-testing machines and gadgets a little intimidating. Luckily, parents can make visits much less daunting by...
by Dr. Gaia Hess | Aug 19, 2022 | Pediatric Eyecare
The start of a new school year can be overwhelming, even for the most confident children. That’s why parents are doing whatever they can to help their children successfully transition to the next academic grade. Below, we share our top tips for parents, so they can...
