If you’re a parent with a nearsighted child, you might be wondering when you should start thinking about myopia management for your little one. Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common eye condition that affects many children. While glasses or contact lenses...
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common eye condition that makes distant objects look blurry while close objects stay clear. If you or your child has myopia, you may be wondering if it’ll get worse with time. In this blog, we’ll discuss what...
Peripheral vision refers to the ability to see objects that are not directly in front of you or in your side or peripheral visual field. This type of vision is essential for many daily activities, such as driving, sports, and navigating through crowded areas. When...
If you’ve recently been told that your child is nearsighted, you might be wondering what exactly that means. Nearsightedness, or myopia, is a refractive error that occurs when the eyeball is too long, or the cornea is too curved. This causes light to focus in...
With a new school year starting, you might be wondering how to keep your child healthy while they’re surrounded by different classroom germs. Because children sit close to each other and play together, they are susceptible to passing along illnesses like the common...
May is a beautiful time of year! After living through a long Chicago winter, we’re all glad to see the longer days and better weather May has to offer. May is special for another reason, too, because the National Eye Institute had designated this month to be Healthy...
