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How to Know When to Get Glasses for Astigmatism
If you are far or nearsighted, you may have an astigmatism, too. While the root cause of the vision condition is unclear, it can develop at as early as infancy and progress throughout your life.
An astigmatism diagnosis is nothing to fear, and it’s simple to correct with prescription lenses. Let’s start by discussing what
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Do You Know When to Get Glasses for Farsightedness?
Have you been diagnosed with farsightedness (or hyperopia)? If so, you might want to know when to get glasses and how often you’ll need to wear them. Maybe you’re wondering if corrective eyewear will even help you.
Before you can understand when to get glasses for farsightedness, let’s talk about farsightedness and the symptoms you need to
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When Do You Need to Get Glasses for Nearsightedness?
If your vision isn’t clear all the time, you may have a refractive error. 1 in 3 Americans have been diagnosed with nearsightedness (or myopia), which impacts how far away they can see, and this could be you, too.
The most effective treatment for this condition is corrective lenses. But how do you know when to get glasses for
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Do Sports Goggles Make Good Glasses for Kids?
What do the best kids glasses have in common? Strong lenses and durable frames. The best kids glasses don’t budge when your kids are playing with friends or sitting in class, and they protect your child’s eyes from UV rays.
However, if your child is an athlete, their everyday eyewear may not be enough. You may need to up the ante and
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8 Simple Ways to Help Your Child Adjust to Wearing Glasses
In the toddler years, your child’s vision goes through many changes. That is a time for your child to hone in skills they learned when they were babies and expand on those skills.
Of course, by the time they come in for regular, annual eye exams starting at age 6 (and even before), they may complain that it’s hard to see up close or far
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Too Much Time on Screens Could Be Causing Eye Damage
Focusing on a digital screen is much harder on your children’s eyes than looking at a piece of paper. Why, you may ask? When they look at a video screen with several moving parts, their eyes must move in multiple directions to keep up. This puts pressure on their eyes and can lead to lasting effects on their vision.
How could too much time on
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Do Blue-Light Glasses Work for Kids?
Do blue-light glasses work? Many adults ask themselves this question to find out if blue-light blockers are worth buying. However, what you may not realize is that kids are just as exposed to blue light as we are, and they need protection too.
So, how do blue-light glasses work for kids?
What are blue-light glasses for kids?
Blue
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Children Who Play Video Games Need to Get Their Eyes Checked Every Year
With gaming systems and digital devices readily available in most households, children have never been more connected to technology. In fact, over 40 percent of children have their own tablets.
We recommend that children who play video games need to get their eyes checked every year, but why is this important?
What vision problems do video
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Why Annual Eye Exams Are Even More Important With All of Our Screen Time
In 2019, we use digital devices more than ever, with adult office workers and children averaging at seven hours per day. More often than not, too much screen time leads to computer vision syndrome in adults, but kids can have the same symptoms.
Fortunately, by having a regular eye exam, you and your children can monitor your eye health so
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Why Playing Fortnite Every Day Could Hurt Your Children’s Eyes
Designed for children of all ages, Fortnite is a popular online game where players build forts and fend off zombie hordes. It is for the PlayStation, Xbox, personal computer, and even mobile devices.
Video games, such as Fortnite, can be a fun way to relax after school, but they can also lead to vision issues in the long term.
So, why
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