However, if your child continues to experience crossed eyes beyond this age, it’s a good idea to have their eyes checked by their eye doctor. […]
When Should You Be Concerned About Your Child’s Crossed Eyes (Strabismus)?
What Is Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD)?
Clear vision is necessary to navigate everyday life with ease, but what happens when your eyes can’t cooperate? Binocular vision dysfunction, also known as binocular vision disorder (BVD), is a condition that affects the way your eyes work together. When your eyes are not in perfect tandem, adequate depth perception and clear visual focus can […]
Can Myopia Improve With Age?
Can Nearsightedness Improve with Age? If your family has come in for their yearly eye exams, and you or your child has been diagnosed with myopia, you likely have questions about what you can do. You may have even heard that myopia in kids and teens tends to correct with age, and it can be […]
What Is Vision Therapy & What Eye Conditions Can it Treat?
Vision therapy is an optometric specialty that focuses on treating vision-related conditions and disorders. It involves a series of exercises designed to improve visual skills, eye coordination, focusing abilities, and depth perception. Vision therapy can be used to treat a variety of vision problems, such as: Lazy eye (amblyopia) Strabismus (crossed eyes) Binocular vision dysfunction […]
Why Are Kids’ Eye Exams Important?
Regular eye exams are essential for kids for a variety of reasons. Vision is an important element of learning and development, and children who struggle with vision problems may have a difficult time with tasks like reading, writing, and playing sports. Eye exams can detect and help address issues before they impact a child’s learning […]
Astigmatism vs. Myopia: What’s the Difference?
Astigmatism and myopia, also known as nearsightedness, have one key similarity: both are refractive errors of the eye. Refractive errors occur when the shape of the eye prevents light from properly focusing on the retina, making it difficult for a person to see clearly. However, there are some distinct differences between astigmatism and myopia that […]
How Long Does an Eye Exam Take?
Despite using them daily, it can be easy to forget to take care of our eyes. We know to protect them from sharp objects and wear sunglasses, but there’s so much more inside our eyes that we may not think about until something goes wrong. That’s why you should get a regular eye exam rather […]
What Can Be Diagnosed from a Kid’s Eye Test?
Children grow up fast, and their vision grows with them. Their eyes help them learn, develop, and play. Regular eye exams can help them get the most out of their adventures. A comprehensive eye exam allows your optometrist to track your child’s visual development, and detect conditions and refractive errors that, without intervention, might progress […]
What Are the Best Contact Lenses for Astigmatism?
Your eyes are unique, and in the case of astigmatism, they can require individualized solutions. Your optometrist can help you find the right contact lenses for your unique visual needs. The first step to achieving clear, comfortable, frame-free vision is a comprehensive contact lens exam and fitting to determine your precise needs. Astigmatism is a […]
How Myopia Control Lenses Can Help Your Child’s Vision
Lenses for Myopia Control When your child experiences vision problems, you want to do everything you can to help. In the past, standard glasses or contact lenses were the only options. But standard lenses improve visual acuity; they may not stop the cause. Controlling myopia progression in childhood can help preserve your child’s vision and […]
