With school back in session for the year, many of our kids are wondering if they can wear contacts instead of glasses. But how do you know when they are ready? Are contact lenses really safe for children to wear? Will they still need prescription glasses? In today’s post, we’ll look at the safety of…
Parents will often ask optometrists if contact lenses are safe and appropriate for kids. The answer is Yes, they certainly can be – but it really depends on the child. Approximately four million American kids under 18 wear contacts. There is no age requirement for contact lenses – a child’s eyes are able to accept…
Getting glasses for the first time can be difficult for a child. Still, treating vision problems early and appropriately is vital. As we have discussed before, according to the American Optometric Association, one in four elementary-aged children have undetected vision problems. In addition, vision problems can contribute to other issues: 70% of school age children…
It’s Finally Springtime in Minnesota! Let’s Get Those Kids Outside! After another long Minnesota winter, spring is finally in the air! As temperatures rise above freezing we begin seeing people in shorts, as if it were summer. Who can blame them after so many months of being cooped up indoors? Parents of children are especially…
School Eye Exams vs Comprehensive Exams: With approximately 80% of what a child learns in school being presented visually, many children may not be getting a fair chance at learning if their vision is impaired.
As you start your back to school planning do NOT forget about the most important tool your child uses in the classroom…. his vision.