As summer begins to wind down and the back-to-school season is here, August marks an important time for parents to consider an essential part of their child’s overall health — their vision. That’s why ...

This time of year, classrooms are alive with energy and learning. But despite the positive buzz inside schools, there’s a silent obstacle that too often goes unnoticed — poor vision. Across the ...

When parents are building their child’s healthcare team, they may not think about an ophthalmologist, especially when there are no noticeable issues with a child’s eyesight. However, many vision ...

I am writing in regards to the bipartisan leadership of the Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children Act of 2024, or EDVI Act.This legislation, which has been introduced in the U.S. House of ...

Although increasing numbers of children are short-sighted, new research suggests parents are confused about how to look after their children’s vision. Experts including optometrist Professor Bruce ...

Are we seeing the signs and symptoms of ADHD clearly? A 2024 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed a staggering uptick in ADHD diagnoses among American children. But many ...

Impaired vision can have far-reaching effects on children’s education and quality of life, including poor academic performance. Jessica Oberoi, 13, can’t exactly remember when her eyesight started ...

PHOENIX – For about a third of school-aged children, the world looks blurry but vision care in childhood goes beyond who can get glasses in kindergarten. Poor eyesight can go unnoticed for years and ...

The Easter extravaganza on March 28 also included a petting zoo and games ...

The American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology recommends screening children during their preschool years. Courtney Sacco Corpus Christi Caller Times via Imagn Content Services, LLC When parents ...