Is your child having vision issues? Find out what causes double vision and signs that your child might be seeing double.
Jul 21st, 2020
Is your child having vision issues? Find out what causes double vision and signs that your child might be seeing double.
Itchy, red, watery eyes are no fun. If your child has these symptoms, they may have allergic conjunctivitis. Learn about this common eye condition and how to prevent and treat it so summer time stays fun.
When you hear about dry eye, you probably think of an older person who has dealt with it. The truth is that dry eye can affect people of all ages, and it’s now affecting more children than ever before. Learn why, as well as how you can prevent it.
It’s not just your child’s skin that needs protection from the sun. Learn why your youngster’s eyes need protection from the sun’s harmful rays, and five ways to do it effectively.
Wearing an eye patch is an effective treatment for amblyopia. However, it can be challenging to get your child to stick to a schedule for wearing their eye patch. Learn tips and tricks to help them stay with their routine.
Glasses may help your child see (much) better, but that doesn’t mean they’ll be eager to wear them. Learn how to help your child adjust to wearing glasses — and seeing better!
Do you suspect your child may have a vision problem or perhaps the pediatrician has recommended your youngster be evaluated by an ophthalmologist or optometrist? If so, knowing what to expect can help relieve any anxiety either of you may have.
Does wearing glasses inhibit your child on the sports field, or undermine their confidence in social situations? Contact lenses may make a difference? Learn how to tell if your child is ready to wear contact lenses.
If your child is preterm, you need to know about retinopathy of prematurity. This eye condition affects half of all premature babies and can lead to blindness. Here’s what you need to know about this pediatric eye disease.
It may be the most common cause of visual impairment among young children, but lazy eye can almost always be corrected when it’s caught early and addressed promptly. Here’s how it’s treated.
Viral conjunctivitis may be as contagious as the common cold, but it’s also relatively easy to contain. Find out what you can do to stop the spread of pink eye in your household when one of your children catches it and brings it home.
It can be hard to know when your child needs glasses. But, there are clues that can show your child may have vision problems. Read on to learn the signs.
Ptosis occurs when the upper eyelid droops lower than normal, sometimes covering part of the pupil and blocking vision. Find out what causes ptosis and why early treatment can be so important.
Has your child developed an unsightly stye? An eye stye usually goes away on its own. But, if it doesn’t, find out what treatment options are available to help heal your child’s eye infection.
Having to undergo eye surgery can be scary, especially for young patients who don’t know what to expect. Here’s what you can do to ensure your child feels as calm, relaxed, and in control as possible before their procedure.