At Eyes to See, we treat a variety of eye conditions in children. Some of these conditions can be hard for parents to catch, especially in toddlers and infants since they may not be able to verbalize effectively regarding visual changes. In this blog post, we hope to equip you with the information that you need in order to take the best care of your child's eyes. Read on to learn how to spot three of the most common eye issues in children. Note: Regardless of symptoms, all ch

If you’ve ever had a comprehensive eye exam, you may wonder why the eye doctor chose to dilate your eyes or what the purpose of dilation is. At Eyes to See, we specialize in comprehensive pediatric eye exams and treatments. Today, we want to answer some common questions about eye dilation to help you understand what it is and why it’s important. What is dilation? Dilation is done by putting in eye drops that widen the pupils, making the back of the eye more visible. This allo

Seeing a new physician or specialist can feel daunting, especially if you have young children. Knowing this, we want to help you prepare so that you can fearlessly and confidently conquer your child’s first visit with us. Without further ado, here’s what to expect from your first visit at Eyes to See Pediatric Ophthalmology. What to Bring : A few things you’ll need for the appointment are insurance cards, parent identification (e.g. driver’s license, state ID, etc), glasses a

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At Eyes to See, we treat a variety of eye conditions in children. One of these conditions is ROP or Retinopathy of Prematurity. It's estimated that around 14,000 premature babies are born with ROP each year in the United States. Of these, many can recover on their own and others recuperate under the careful supervision of an eye doctor, potentially requiring treatment. With ROP being a fairly common condition, we want to help parents whose child may have been diagnosed with i

Introduction In the first year of a child’s life, their eyes develop and change in many ways. Your child’s pediatrician will perform a routine vision screening at their well-child visit to monitor their ocular development. As a parent, you may wonder what normal visual development looks like in the first year of a child’s life and how you can tell if something is off. Knowing what to look for allows you to be proactive about your child’s vision and to ensure the best outcome

When it comes to eye doctors, you may assume that their abilities, schooling, and the care they can provide are the same. However, optometrists and ophthalmologists (the two most common types of eye doctors) differ in several ways. Thus, to decide which eye doctor you should see for your unique eye care needs, it is necessary to note the differences between an ophthalmologist and an optometrist. In this article, we will cover the main differences between optometrists and opht

Here at Eyes to See, we specialize in treating children for various eye conditions, including strabismus. In this post, we want to help parents whose children have been diagnosed with strabismus to gain a deeper understanding of what it is, how it's diagnosed, and what we can do to treat it. What is Strabismus? Strabismus is a condition where the eyes are misaligned, with one eye turning in a different direction than the other. Usually, the muscles that control eye movements

At Eyes to See Pediatric Ophthalmology, we specialize in the treatment of eye conditions in children. One of the conditions we see often is myopia, also known as nearsightedness.  What is Myopia?   Myopia is one of the most common vision problems in children. It causes faraway objects to appear blurry, though nearby objects are seen clearly. Myopia happens when the eyes (or sometimes certain parts of the eyes) are a longer shape than normal. This causes light rays entering th

At Eyes to See, we specialize in the treatment of eye conditions in children. One condition we see a lot is blepharitis. Due to its prevalence, we want to help parents whose children have been diagnosed with blepharitis to gain a deeper understanding of it. Read on to learn about what blepharitis is, how it’s diagnosed, and what we can do to treat it. What is Blepharitis? Blepharitis is an inflammatory condition of the eyelids. Usually, both eyelids are affected. Causes of B

What is Patching? When a child has amblyopia, their eye doctor might recommend treating it by patching one of their eyes for a certain amount of time each day. Amblyopia occurs when the brain favors one eye over the other. Over time, vision in the less favored eye worsens as the brain ignores it, relying primarily on the stronger eye. One way to treat this is patching the eye that has better vision so that the brain relies solely on the weak eye for a period of time. This cau

Introduction  Have you ever wondered why we have eyebrows? What about eyelashes? Each serves significant purposes, including protection and maintenance of the eyes, as well as communication with those around us. In this article, we will discover the many unique functions of our eyebrows and eyelashes. Eyebrows   One primary function of the eyebrows is communication. Eyebrows can both enhance and intensify our overall facial expressions. This strengthens others' ability to und

At Eyes to See, we specialize in the treatment of eye conditions in children. One condition we treat is Amblyopia (commonly referred to as lazy eye). Amblyopia is the most common cause of vision loss in children. Knowing this, we want to help parents whose children have been diagnosed with it to understand what's happening in their child’s eye and what we can do to treat it. What is Amblyopia? Amblyopia is a condition in which one eye has poorer vision than the other, causin

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If you have a young child who recently discovered that they need glasses, you know that a major transition lies ahead. Whether your child is excited or reluctant to get eyeglasses, you may wonder how you can help them to either lean into their enthusiasm or overcome their hesitance. No matter what challenges you face in helping your child get used to wearing their glasses, know that it will all be worth it in the end for them to have a clearer view of the world around them. W

Have you ever wondered how screen time affects your eyes? According to comparitech.com , the average time Americans spend looking at screens each day is 7 hours and 4 minutes. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that Americans ages 15 and older are awake for about 14-15 hours a day. This means that on average, we spend around half of our waking hours staring at a screen. Most are aware that excessive screen time has been linked to difficulty falling asleep, various