Blog: Age and eyesight

Three Ways to Slow Down Myopia

Myopia, which is also known as short-sightedness or nearsightedness, is a growing problem. In fact, a recent study predicts that myopia will affect vision for nearly half of the...

When Are Kids Old Enough to Wear Contact Lenses?

There are lots of reasons why parents consider contact lenses for kids. Often, the request first comes from the child who wants to do away with glasses for cosmetic reasons or...

Diabetes and Eyesight

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with diabetes? If so, it’s important to get your eye doctor involved in treatments and preventative care right away. That is, if it wasn’t...

What do infants see?

The first time you and your baby look into each others’ eyes can be one of the most memorable moments of your life. You observe her sweet little nose or tiny rosebud lips but what...

The Effect of Digital Devices on Your Kid’s Vision

The holidays are around the corner which means many parents are out shopping for tablets, computer games and other screen-based electronics for their kids. But can these devices...

Are 3-D Movies Bad for Your Eyes?

3-D movies have come a long way since the days of 1950’s classics like the House of Wax and the Creature from the Black Lagoon. With blockbuster 3-D movies like Avatar breaking...