From the moment they open their eyes, babies use their visual system to learn about their world. The connection between their eyes and their brain undergoes incredible development in the early months of life. While it’s normal to see one or both eyes wander in the first 4 months of life, baby’s eyes should become […]
Many vision conditions are dynamic, meaning they can progress and develop over time. Our eyes are constantly changing, especially when we’re young. During childhood, many vision conditions start developing and can continue to progress into adulthood. A lot of kids are unaware of vision problems because they don’t know how their vision could look. It’s […]
To read words, you must first be able to “see” them. That seems obvious, right? If your child is having trouble reading, the first step is to figure out what they are actually seeing when they look at words and sentences. Reading involves seeing and decoding words (phonics) or recognizing words when you see them […]
Lazy eye is a common condition that can affect your child’s vision if not treated properly. This is why it’s important to take your child in for annual eye exams. Regular exams with the optometrist can help identify and treat conditions like lazy eye early to prevent long-term vision issues from developing. Fortunately, there are […]
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