Posts Tagged ‘screen time’
3 Reasons Kids With Myopia Need to Spend More Time Outside
Most parents are aware of the many benefits associated with children taking part in outdoor activities. The obvious benefits of…
Read MoreWhat Causes Myopia?
The drastic increase in the number of children diagnosed with myopia during the past decade is astonishing — but is…
Read MoreMyopia Treatment: How We Manage Your Child’s Myopia
Myopia is a growing problem among children across the world, but what exactly is it and what can you as…
Read More5 Facts About Myopia You Probably Didn’t Know
As time goes on, chances are you probably know someone who has myopia – whether your child, a friend, family…
Read MoreDoes Myopia Get Worse With Age?
Many parents who come into our practices consider their children’s myopia as a simple vision problem that needs correction. Each…
Read MoreHas COVID-19 Impacted Your Child’s Eyes?
Is your child squinting more than usual? Is she or he having difficulty reading or seeing distant objects, even if…
Read MoreAre Myopia Management Contact Lenses Safe for Children?
We meet dozens of parents and children every day who come in for eye exams, myopia treatments, and other services.…
Read MoreMyopia and Children: How to Slow an Epidemic
As a pediatric ophthalmologist, I see and treat children every day. From serious injuries that require surgery to more common…
Read MoreTake it outside: A case for outdoor classrooms to address COVID-19 and the myopia epidemic
I was honored recently to share my opinion on virtual learning and eye health with Education Dive, a leading news…
Read MoreNew Study Confirms the Effectiveness of Special Contact Lenses for Pediatric Myopia Management
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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