Eyecare For Children
The digital age is particularly tough on kids’ eyes
Eyecare For Children
Children’s visual systems present special needs and special challenges. The visual system continues to develop after birth and therefore several visual conditions are most effectively treated at very early age. One of these is amblyopia, or “lazy eye”, which often results in permanently poor vision in one eye. There are several causes of amblyopia, and it is often difficult or impossible for parents to detect. There are also tumors that are “children-specific” that an eye examination will detect.
It has been estimated that eighty-five percent of learning relies on the visual system. Consequently, children’s learning is greatly impacted by the way they use their eyes. This means much more than having “20/20” vision.
Digital screens have significantly increased the rate of myopia in kids. There are some exciting new options in Myopia Control today that have an extraordinary ability to reduce the rate of progression of your child’s nearsightedness.