A New National Warning for Parents The U.S. Surgeon General has issued a new advisory warning families about the potential harms of excessive and unhealthy screen use among children and adolescents. The report covers a wide range of concerns, from sleep and learning to physical activity and mental health. It also calls attention to a […]
If your child has been diagnosed with myopia (nearsightedness), you’ve probably discovered there are several treatment options available. You may have heard about MiSight® contact lenses, Stellest™ lenses, orthokeratology (Ortho-K), or low-dose atropine eye drops—and you may be wondering which one is best. The answer may surprise you: There isn’t one treatment that’s best for […]
School is out. Schedules loosen up for most kids, that means more time on devices, gaming, streaming, scrolling, often for hours at a stretch. For parents of children with myopia, or children at risk of developing it, summer can feel like a tug-of-war between screen time and eye health. The good news is that summer […]
Myopia Awareness Week | May 18–24, 2026 | Start Early, Protect Vision for Life Every year, millions of parents take their child to get an eye exam and leave with a new glasses prescription and a vague sense that everything is fine. The child can see the board at school again. Problem solved. Except it […]
Myopia management for kids is one of the most common topics parents ask about today, and screen time is almost always part of the conversation. How much is too much? Are tablets and phones making my child’s nearsightedness worse? Should I be worried? These are fair questions, and the answers are more nuanced than a […]
Spring is a natural turning point for families. The days are getting longer, the weather is warming up, and kids are eager to be outside again after months of indoor routines. It is also a perfect time to think about one of the most powerful and underused tools in childhood myopia management: time spent outdoors. […]
Introduction: As parents, one of the key concerns regarding our children’s vision is understanding how long myopia management is necessary. We often wonder when myopia progression might come to a halt and whether interventions are required indefinitely. In this blog post, we’ll explore this question and shed light on the factors influencing the duration of […]
One question that frequently arises is whether sleep habits impact eye health and vision development. In this blog post, we’ll explore this topic and examine the existing evidence surrounding the relationship between sleep patterns and vision in children and teenagers. The Link Between Sleep Habits and Vision: Currently, there’s a lack of direct clinical trial […]
Understanding Myopia Progression: The Role of Corrected Visual Habits Once myopia occurs, will the degree continue to increase even if bad visual habits are corrected? Let’s explore the efficacy of correcting visual habits in mitigating its advancement. Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a prevalent ocular condition with multifaceted causes and implications. In this post, we delve […]
Although it cannot be cured or reversed, myopia can be managed and treated. The treatment’s objectives are to strengthen your child’s vision and stop it from deteriorating. Managing myopia is crucial for maintaining their eye health. Treatment Options to Combat Myopia Progression: Specialized Contact Lenses: Customized multifocal contact lenses are tailored to address myopia progression […]