I get this question a lot. Parents want to know whether contact lenses are safe for their child. It makes sense. A parent’s job is to protect their kids. And as an optometrist, my job is to educate my patients. That’s why I’ve put together an infographic to answer some of the most common questions […]
Category: Eye Care
Corneal Reshaping: Is It Safe for My Child?
I do a lot of corneal reshaping with my patients. It’s a very effective way to slow myopia’s progression in kids without asking them to wear glasses or contact lenses during the day. But when I introduce the concept of corneal reshaping to parents, I’m usually met with the same question: “is corneal reshaping safe […]
How to Protect Your Child’s Vision Against Myopia Progression
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Frequently Asked Questions About Corneal Reshaping
Corneal reshaping is a highly-effective method of myopia control. Through a pair of specialty contact lenses, we can significantly reduce the rate at which your child’s myopia progresses. Parents usually have questions about corneal reshaping, and that’s only natural. As a parent, it’s your job to get all the information you can before making a […]
How Myopia Threatens Your Child’s Vision
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common vision issue for today’s kids. In fact, the World Health Organization has recorded a large spike in myopia over the recent years. This condition worsens as children get older because the refractive error grows larger as the child grows larger. As a result, children often need a very strong […]
Why You Should Visit Your Optometrist Regularly
Visiting your optometrist regularly can help protect your eyes and make sure you are able to see for years to come. It may be easy to take your kids to visit the optometrist but don’t forget about going yourself. Your optometrist can give you insight into the overall health of your eyes. It’s not just […]
Preparing Eyes For Seasonal Allergies
What Are Seasonal Allergies? Seasonal allergies develop when your immune system feels like it is sensitive to debris or pollen in the air. Though you may be allergic to something in the air, it doesn’t mean other people are! Often times the reactions to seasonal allergies vary between individuals. Most people don’t realize that new […]
Avoiding Common Eye Diseases
Eye diseases can start slow and develop damage over time. When it comes to eye conditions like cataracts, often times there are not a lot of options for preventing the changes. Effects on your vision can be permanent and sometimes debilitating depending on the intensity and stage of development. Staying informed on the most common […]
What Will Our Eyes Be Like in 100 Years?
No one knows who really invented eye glasses. Most likely, the lens discovered in the ancient ruins of Nineveh is the earliest known vision aid. Recent technology successfully advanced eye care and vision aids far more than our ancestors likely imagined. What will our eyes be like 100 years from now? Will further advances in technology […]