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The American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus urges parents to bring their children to the pediatric eye doctor at an early age. Making sure that your child has a good start in life is a crucial part of your child’s development. Good eyesight is a major part of that good start. If you want to find out when to start your child’s eye exams and what to expect, here’s what you should know.

When you pay a visit to your eye doctor, he will not just check to determine whether you can see the eye chart clearly. The doctor will also use a slit lamp to ensure your eyes are healthy. Eye diseases can be difficult to diagnose during a regular physical exam.

Many people wear sunglasses because of the fashion statement that they make. The glasses often come in stylish designs that can help to enhance the appearance. There is a far more important reason to wear sunglasses as they can protect your overall eye health. Anyone who wants to protect their eyes from the harmful effects of UV rays needs to wear sunglasses. Here’s why you need to get into the habit of wearing sunglasses

March is the “Save Your Vision Awareness Month.” The American Optometric Association organized this initiative to encourage eye exams and increase knowledge about eye health. It is an unfortunate fact that many people do not think about the health of their eyes as much as they should.

AMD (age-related macular degeneration) is an illness that affects the eye, near the middle part of the retina. The macula captures light and allows us to see clearly.

Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) is a term used to refer to a non-surgical procedure used to reshape the eye curvature. Ortho-K uses specially designed contact lenses to gently reshape the eye curvature over time. This revolutionary non-surgical procedure helps to fix refraction errors. The patient gets fitted lenses that they can use at night. When they wake up, they have hours of clear vision. Here are frequently asked questions about Ortho-K treatment.

It is a new year again and an opportune time to refresh yourself and embrace the newfound energy that comes with a new year, especially in fashion. This is the best time for you to identify eyewear trends that are for you and the ones that are not.

Dry eyes or dry eye syndrome isn’t limited to the summer. In fact, every patient with this condition is different, and some will experience dry eyes worse in the winter than during the warmer, summer months. Here’s what you need to know about dry eyes and why some people may find their symptoms getting worse during the winter.

Halloween is just around the corner, and while you might be expecting some frightening celebrations, you don’t want to experience anything that might put your health at risk. Fortunately, you can keep your Halloween free from eye-related horrors by following our helpful advice.

Myopia is a very common refractive eye condition and the leading reason why people are recommended to wear prescription lenses, either in the form of glasses or contact lenses. Myopia is also the most common reason for patients to undergo laser eye surgery, which can be performed once their prescription is stable.