Pediatric Eye Care
Classroom Clarity: Student Vision Sale
We've got kids covered this Back to School season! If your child is struggling to see the board or read this school year, poor vision may be to blame. We provide pediatric eye exams and a selection of opticals for kids to ensure that they are successful this school year. A comprehensive eye exam with…
Read MorePreparing for Back to School
As we say goodbye to summer vacation and schools welcome back students, it's the perfect time to think about all the ways we can set our children up for a successful academic year. While pencils, notebooks and new clothes often dominate the shopping lists, there's another crucial element that's often overlooked: vision. The Importance of…
Read MoreWhat Can Eye Pain and Fever in Children Be a Sign Of?
Eye pain and fever in children can be a sign of a medical condition such as meningitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, croup, pink eye or the common cold. While many of these medical conditions occur due to infections, others are triggered by allergies, low immunity or injuries. If your child complains of eye pain and runs a…
Read MoreKeep Your Eyes Safe on Halloween
Halloween, with its timeless traditions of costumes and trick or treating, is usually great fun for people of all ages. However, keep your eyes safe and don’t let an eye infection be the scariest part of your Halloween! Educate yourself and others about the dangers (including eye sores and vision loss) of improper makeup, masks…
Read MoreDoes My Child Need Glasses?
As children head back to school, the exciting and hectic time of new teachers, friends, activities and schedules may have you and your child overlooking a very important factor when it comes to their education - optimal vision. Learning happens through the eyes with 80% of learning being visual. So, if your child has poor…
Read MoreCan children wear contact lenses?
There isn’t a minimum or recommended age for children to wear contact lenses, but it's still important to weigh all of the factors before your child transitions to contact lenses. Glasses can be difficult for active kids, but contact lenses bring a lot of responsibility. If your child's glasses are getting in the way of…
Read MoreChild Eye Irritation Causes, Treatment and When To Call the Eye Doctor
Most instances of eye irritation in children are harmless. Irritated eyes can stem from everyday situations like dirt particles getting trapped under the eyelid or getting soap in the eyes. However, there are some situations where irritation in a child’s eye is more serious, like a sign of infection or needing to be treated by…
Read MoreDoes My Child Have Eye Problems?
When a child experiences eye pain or irritation, they’re not always good at expressing their problem. Some children may allow an eye problem to continue without telling you. So, it’s a good idea to identify symptoms when they occur so that you can schedule a visit to an eye doctor in Northwest Florida. Below, we…
Read MoreWhat Can Eye Pain and Fever in Children Be a Sign Of?
Eye pain and fever in children can be a sign of a medical condition such as meningitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, croup, pink eye or the common cold. While many of these medical conditions occur due to infections, others are triggered by allergies, low immunity or injuries. If your child complains of eye pain and runs a…
Read MoreHow to Identify and Treat Children's Eye Infections
Eye infections are widespread among children, especially in public areas such as schools, daycares or places where children play together. Since children think nothing of contact, they are often in proximity to one another, which makes it easy for children’s eye infections to spread. Nearly one in eight children get eye infections annually, including conjunctivitis…
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