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Also known as computer vision syndrome, digital eye strain is becoming an issue for adults and children alike. At no other time in history has humanity been so engrossed in digital devices whether you're work from home or at an office on a computer, are glued to your smartphone, or binge-watching your favorite shows, the impact on your eyes cannot be ignored, your spend the majority of your waking hours looking at a digital device.
One in twenty children in the US has some form of strabismus. Yet, people who are not eye care professionals may not know the term at all. So, instead, let’s go back to a more familiar term that’s often used instead- lazy eye. But what is “lazy eye” and what can be done to “fix” it?
This article covers important information about both strabismus that everyone needs to know. Keep Reading>
A child's eyes are precious, but, unfortunately, not immune to problems. The American Optometric Association recommends the first eye exam at six months with good reason; as with other ailments, early detection is key to prompt treatment, and, sometimes, it can even save a child’s life.
This article covers just a few eye diseases that manifest in childhood.
As many as four percent of children in the US are affected by amblyopia and, if not treated, those children will become amblyopic adults. Many patients are more familiar with the term “lazy eye”, but that term can also be confusing and doesn’t quite cover the potential implications of amblyopia. So what’s the big deal? We use our sight for most daily tasks from work, to hobbies, to errands, and when learning. Amblyopes must work extra hard at all of these tasks because their visual system doesn’t work as well for them.
This article covers important information about amblyopia that everyone needs to know.