Treehouse Eyes Myopia Blog

Comeback frequently to our blog to see the latest case studies, patient stories, research and new treatments available for childhood myopia

Myopia and Children: How to Slow an Epidemic

September 29, 2020

As a pediatric ophthalmologist, I see and treat children every day. From serious injuries that require surgery to more common…

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Take it outside: A case for outdoor classrooms to address COVID-19 and the myopia epidemic

September 21, 2020

I was honored recently to share my opinion on virtual learning and eye health with Education Dive, a leading news…

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New Study Confirms the Effectiveness of Special Contact Lenses for Pediatric Myopia Management

September 14, 2020

A recent NIH-funded study shows that the use of multifocal contact lenses in myopic children can significantly slow down myopia…

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The Myopia Epidemic – What it is, Why it Matters, and What Moms (and Dads, and Kids and Doctors) Can Do About it

September 14, 2020

Dr. Thomas Aller, OD, FBCLA The Myopia Epidemic Myopia is an eye disease with the symptom of blurred distance vision.…

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It’s time to treat Myopia

September 9, 2020

Please read our summary of the recent mention of Treehouse Eyes in The Wall Street Journal.   In ten years,…

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Can Myopia be Cured?

September 8, 2020

As an eye doctor specializing in treating myopia in children, I am excited that so many parents are becoming better…

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Is Myopia a Disease?

September 1, 2020

The World Health Organization (WHO) projects that 50% of the world’s population will have myopia by 2050, a staggering figure.…

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Summer is here: how to take care of your child’s eyes during the pandemic

June 10, 2020

With kids finally out of school, now is the time for parents to think about their child’s eyes and vision.…

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Tips for kids and screen use

May 12, 2020

Parents are dealing with kids using an unprecedented amount of screens during this time. While we can’t stop online learning,…

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COVID-19: The impact of school from home on your child’s vision and eye health

April 1, 2020

Kids across the country have started distance learning due to COVID-19. Many concerned parents have asked about the impact of…

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