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 | Oct 17, 2022 | Myopia Management, Pediatric Eyecare
It’s likely that you know someone with myopia – a family member, friend, or work colleague. But how much do you really know about this progressive eye disease? Some parents expect that simply receiving a pair of glasses for their child is the only way of dealing...
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...
by Dr. Gaia Hess | Aug 1, 2022 | Pediatric Eyecare
Every year, the summer seems to fly by. Before you know it, it’s that time again! Time to make that back-to-school list. Whatever your back-to-school routine may be, make sure to fit in an eye exam for your kids. Because their vision may change frequently during their...
by Dr. Gaia Hess | Jul 25, 2022 | Myopia Management, Pediatric Eyecare
Getting your children to look into your eyes is a challenge and not because they are shy. How many times have you tried to get their attention, only to find them focused on their smartphone or computer screen? It’s a challenge in today’s culture. American...
