How You Can Help Your Child Excel in School This Year The start of a new school year can be overwhelming, even for the most confident children. That’s why parents are doing whatever they can to help their children successfully transition to the next academic grade. Below, we share our top tips for parents, so […]
It’s Myopia Monday! On Mondays, we explore the topic of myopia – what it is, why you should care about it and the treatment options we offer for children who are myopic. So, why not use regular glasses for treating my child who has myopia? Glasses only compensate for your child’s blurry distance vision, they […]
Pediatricians and Ophthalmologists agree; It’s Best to Proactively Treat Your Myopic Children Given the rapid increase in childhood myopia being seen in the U.S., the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Academy of Pediatrics recently updated their guidance on managing myopia in children. Both organizations now recommend children play outdoors more to delay the onset […]
It’s Myopia Monday! Each Monday, we will explore the topic of myopia – what it is, why you should care about it and the treatment options we offer for children who are myopic! What treatment options are there for my child who has Myopia? Overnight Contact Lens Treatment: These specially designed contact lenses are designed […]
Happy first day of Summer! It’s Myopia Monday! Each Monday, we will explore the topic of myopia – what it is, why you should care about it and the treatment options we offer for children who are myopic. How does Myopia Management work? Our doctors use state-of-the-art equipment to develop a personalized treatment plan for […]
Europa Eyewear is sponsoring a design contest! Simply print the frame image below and design it in your own unique way! Be sure to add your name and age, then you can email your submission to jessogrady@europaeye.com OR feel free to drop your design by our office and we will submit it for you! There […]
Each Monday, we will explore the topic of myopia – what it is, why you should care about it and the treatment options we offer for children who are myopic! Childhood myopia rates are increasing. Many researchers believe reduced outdoor time and increased screen time on devices are part of the problem. Multiple studies show […]
Most parents are aware of the many benefits associated with children taking part in outdoor activities. The obvious benefits of fresh air and physical exercise aren’t the only perks for kids who play outdoors. Recent research shows that increased “sun time” can actually slow down the progression of myopia (often referred to as nearsightedness), or […]
Each Monday, we explore the topic of myopia – what it is, why you should care about it and the treatment options we offer for children who are myopic. So, what is myopia? Myopia is the inability to see things clearly unless they’re relatively close to your eyes. Also called nearsightedness or shortsightedness, myopia is […]
We sincerely appreciate your understanding and adherence to these protocols as we navigate through these ever-changing times. Our decisions are based on our commitment to the safety of both our patients and our staff and ongoing CDC and AOA COVID-19 guidelines. We will continue to monitor and follow current CDC and AOA instruction as we […]