Archive for June 2022
What Is Myopia In Children And Why Should You Care?
Myopia is a common eye condition that can affect children between the ages of 6 to 14, so much so that it affects up to 5% of preschoolers, 9% of school-aged children, and nearly 30% of adolescents. Also known as nearsightedness, myopia results in poor, blurry distance vision. It is a phenomenon where the shape…
Read MoreHelping Your Kids Develop Healthy Eye Habits
Children nowadays spend more time looking at screens and less time outside playing. What’s worse, the COVID-19 pandemic has upheaved our lives and forced us to spend more time indoors. The ramifications are not just isolated to rising obesity rates. Research has shown that a decrease in daylight could actually change the ways that a…
Read MoreWhat is the Main Cause of Myopia?
The truth is scientists and doctors are still learning about myopia and the main causes of the disease. What’s known is several factors lead a child to develop myopia, including genetic, environmental, and even socioeconomic status. Genetics Genetics do play a role in whether or not a child will develop myopia. If a child has…
Read MoreProtect Your Child’s Eyesight By Encouraging Them To Play Outside
Kids are spending increasing amounts of time on screens and less time outside playing. This is especially true with the pandemic upheaving our lives and forcing us to stay home for virtual learning or work from home. The consequences are not just limited to heightened obesity rates. Studies have shown that having less sunlight could…
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