Pediatric Eye Care Archives - Gulf Coast Vision Center

What 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…

Keep 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…

Does 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…

Can 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…

Child 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…

Does 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…

What 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…

How 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…

What Is Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) in Children?

If your child comes home complaining of itching, irritation or burning in their eyes, they may have pink eye. If so, you need to schedule an eye exam right away with an eye doctor in Northwest Florida. The doctor can help your child find relief from the symptoms of pink eye and avoid spreading it…

How Do I Take Care of My Child's Eyes?

Educating children at a young age about eye care is crucial to maintaining long-term, high quality vision. If you introduce your child to healthy practices in their early years, they are more likely to develop habits that will protect their eyes and preserve their vision throughout their life. Many of the lessons about proper eye…