Getting Ready for Back to School: early vision screening for children
Vision problems affect one in ten preschoolers and one in five school-age children. Children often don’t realize they have vision problems, yet until age 12, vision is 80% responsible for… Read More
Summertime Eye Injuries
John Frederick, M.D. As we embrace this joyous season, it’s crucial to keep in mind the potential for accidents. Summertime, in particular, sees a rise in eye injuries. The good… Read More
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… 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… 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… 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… Read More
