A message from Dr. Lauren Pachy, Optometrist at Eyecare Associates of Lee’s Summit, on children’s eye exams. Why Children’s eye exams matter Did you know that 1 in 4 children have an undiagnosed vision problem that can affect learning, behavior, or development? Many eye conditions don’t cause obvious symptoms — which is why routine eye…
School Related Vision Problems
School related vision problems more often than not, go unnoticed until children begin school,” said Alyssa (Sherwood) Foster, OD. “Children grow up naturally adapting to vision issues, so when they get into school and start reading and learning, that is when parents and teachers begin to notice certain problems.” Comprehensive eye exams can detect a…
Nearsightedness: Understanding Myopia
Myopia affects 30% of the population across the world. Researchers expect this to increase to a shocking 52% by the year 2050. Children are particularly at risk as 90% of myopic cases begin during early childhood. Medical professionals agree that this is a serious health threat. Unfortunately, the general public remains largely unaware of the severity of…
Prevent Myopia in Children
More children are being diagnosed with nearsightedness, but experts aren’t sure why. Helping to prevent nearsightedness in children may be as simple as urging them to spend more time outside, some experts say. Possibly due to changing habits among children — spending more time reading in dim light and spending more time indoors than those…
The eclipse and your eyes
(Fethi Belaid/AFP/Getty Images) Parents: The solar eclipse is nothing to fear. Here’s how to watch it with your kids. (This is reprinted from the Washington Post.) A total solar eclipse is an incredible thing — something I deeply believe should be experienced by adults and children alike. It literally illustrates how our solar system works as…
Awareness of Blue Light and Digital Devices Remain Low
According to surveys parents underestimate the amount of time their children spend on digital devices that emit blue light. Results of a survey conducted by VSP Vision showed that the majority of parents are not aware of the impact of blue light from digital devices on vision. VSP Vision surveyed more than 1,000 parents on…
Blue Light on Eye Health
Life hack for better sleep: Reduce Blue Light exposure at night We all know UV light (ultra-violet) is harmful to our eyes, but did you know that blue-violet light (emitted with from artificial sources or the sun) can also cause health issues? With our kids all using Chromebooks or other tablets for school work in…
More Computer Time May Be Causing Nearsightedness in U.S. Kids
More Computer Time May Be Causing Nearsightedness in U.S. Kids Eye experts suggest boosting outdoor time to get young eyes focusing on distant objects to reduce risk of nearsightedness. Children who spend lots of time indoors and on computers and other electronic devices may be raising their risk for nearsightedness, a panel of U.S. ophthalmology…
Childrens Eye Exams
Here’s Why Oldest Children Are More Likely to Be Nearsighted It could have to do with new parents investing more in their education according according to a recent Time Magazine article we want to share with you. If you’re an oldest child, stereotypes suggest you’re probably organized, an overachiever, perhaps a tad bossy. And now,…
‘Zombie’ contacts damage teen’s eye
‘Zombie’ contacts damage teen’s eye USA Today Network Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press 7:39 p.m. EDT October 28, 2015 (Photo: Courtesy of Dawn Carpenter) ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. — A pair of Halloween-themed cosmetic contact lenses bought to turn a teen into a zombie instead damaged her cornea, partially blinding her right eye, her family said. Leah Carpenter,…
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
August has arrived and that means that many parents are preparing their children for another school year. August has been declared Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month by Prevent Blindness America. When 80% of learning occurs through the eyes, healthy vision is essential to a child’s success in the classroom. In addition to buying school…
Back-to-school eye exams more essential than ever
Back-to-school eye exams more essential than ever To capture the public’s attention, and prompt them to take action, AOA’s annual Ready for School public relations campaign emphasizes the growing strain that digital device use is putting on children’s eyes, and how to deal with it. “We have a responsibility to the eye and vision health of…
Stop My Child From Getting Nearsighted
Stop My Child From Getting Nearsighted Increasing Prevalence of Nearsightedness Underscores the Need for Control and Treatments. The incidence of myopia in children has increased significantly over the past several decades. This was according to researchers who discussed the topic at both the American Academy of Optometry and the Global Specialty Lens Symposium. Citing a…
The Importance Of Full Eye Exams For Babies and Toddlers
Eyecare Associates of Lee’s Summit Stresses Importance Of Full Eye Exams For Babies and Toddlers A recent article in the Pittsburg Tribune Review by Kellie Gormley reports that more and more younger children are being diagnosed with vision problems, “medical professionals and parents are catching the problems earlier then they did in previous generations.” Dr….
Laser Toys Pose Risk To Children’s Vision
Laser toys pose risk to children’s vision The Food and Drug Administration is issuing new safety recommendations for laser toys to protect children and their vision. Many a kid (and parent) who has seen Luke Skywalker battle Darth Vader with a lightsaber thinks lasers are cool. What they may not know is this: When operated…
