A child’s vision gets stronger each year. This improved vision is needed as the child explores the world more fully and begins school. The developing eye is learning to do many things better, such as: accommodation or eye focusing. This allows the eye to quickly change focus between distances. seeing things in 3D (three dimensions)….
Keep an Eye on Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Everyone of any age and any degree of skin pigmentation is susceptible to UV damage. Children are particularly susceptible to UV damage too much exposure to UV light raises the risks of eye diseases, including cataract, growths on the eye, and cancer. Strong exposure to water reflection…
What are learning disabilities? Learning disabilities are problems a child has when doing certain tasks. These tasks include reading, writing, math, listening, speaking or concentrating. Learning disabilities are not caused by eye problems. Children with learning disabilities do not have more vision problems than children without learning disabilities. Instead, a learning disability is caused by…
Now that the school year is back in full swing, it’s important to be on the watch for signs that suggest your child may be struggling to see. Some of the more common signs to look for include: Blurry vision or double vision Squinting or holding objects close to the eyes Headaches or eye strain…