Prescribing TV Shows to Treat Childhood Amblyopia
John Frederick, M.D. FDA approves a pain-free, no-hassle, and no-whining treatment for amblyopia, known as lazy eye, that improves the likelihood that children will comply with treatment. Amblyopia is loss of vision in one or both eyes due to abnormal visual development during childhood. Kids can have amblyopia without any outward signs. It’s crucial to… Read More
Check One Off the New Year’s Resolution List
How Often Should You Get Your Eyes Examined? John Frederick, M.D. While many New Year’s resolutions don’t get fulfilled, there is one you should commit to getting done. Get your eyes examined, especially if you can’t remember your last exam. Which begs the next question, how often do you need an eye exam? Patients often… Read More
Vision Screenings for Back to School
Dr. John Frederick ~ The wonders of the world are often first encountered through the eyes of a child. Yet without good vision, a child’s ability to learn about the world becomes problematic. Vision problems affect one in 10 preschoolers and one in five school-age children. Children often don’t realize they have vision problems until… Read More
What Can Parents Do About Myopia?
By Dr. Sara Kloft ~ Myopia, otherwise known as nearsightedness, is becoming more prevalent in our society. The number of Americans that have myopia has nearly doubled in the last 50 years, and there is no sign of it slowing down. The blurry vision caused by myopia can be corrected with glasses, but glasses do… Read More
