Myopia, or short-sightedness, is an increasingly common condition, especially among children. With rates of diagnosis climbing each year, myths about myopia management can often mislead parents. That’s why at Eastern Shore Eye Care, we’re passionate about helping parents make informed decisions about their child’s health, including myopia management. Myopia Management – Fact vs Fiction Fiction: “Myopia […]
What is Blue Light? Whether you spend a significant amount of your day on a computer, tablet or smartphone, the blue light that is emitted from these devices may be harming your vision and putting you at risk for developing serious eye diseases later in life. Blue light emissions create a glare on the screen […]
It’s Back to School Time! 1 in 4 children in the U.S. have a vision issue significant enough to impact their learning and reading! Since 80 % of what children learn is through their eyes, seeing clearly in the classroom is absolutely critical for their success. If you child is experiencing frequent headaches, a short […]
s Your Child’s Vision Holding Them Back From Academic Success? Considering that 80% of learning is visual, it’s no surprise that vision problems can prevent a child from reaching their full potential. Clear and comfortable vision is absolutely essential for your child’s confidence and success in the classroom and on the sports field. School vision […]
Your child depends on good vision for learning. Get your child ready for the upcoming school year with an eye exam. Undiagnosed vision and eye health problems that can interfere with academic and social success. Children often don’t realize that they have a vision problem. Since school vision screenings are unable to detect vision problems […]
What’s the connection with Sunglasses, UV ray damage and Water? It is well known that the sun’s harmful UV rays can damage our skin and eyes. But did you know that even if you look away from the sun, water and other surfaces can reflect those UV rays straight into your eyes? UV rays can […]
Is your child Myopic (short-sighted)? Myopia, also called nearsightedness, occurs when the eye is elongated, or the cornea or lens are too curved in relation to the length of the eye. A myopic eye focuses images in front of the retina, instead of directly on the retina— resulting in blurry distance vision. Myopia can significantly […]
Spring is finally here! Don’t let pollen allergies ruin your day … Enjoy going for walks in nature, but find it causes eye allergy flare-ups? Eye allergies can mean the difference between feeling energized from a morning jog and spending the rest of the day suffering from dry, itchy, irritated eyes. If eye allergies have […]
This March our message is ‘Better life with better sight!’ Both children and adults can benefit from eye exams—that’s why doctors recommend annual eye exams from the time a baby turns 6 months old! As a child’s eyes develop, their vision can change, sometimes resulting in vision problems that can impact their academic success. Moreover, […]
Fortunately, with early detection and treatment glaucoma can be controlled. Even if you show no signs of glaucoma, there are ways to prevent it from developing or keep it from progressing. Booking regular eye exams with your eye doctor can help slow down or prevent vision loss. Using eye drops, medications, or surgery can also […]
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