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Kids’ Glasses vs. Contact Lenses: When Is the Right Age to Switch?
Children’s Eye Health
What Can Cause Red Eyes in Children
It’s easy to panic when your child wakes up with red, irritated eyes. But in many cases, redness isn’t a cause for alarm—it’s a signal. Understanding what that signal means can help you take the right steps, whether that means at-home treatment or seeing a pediatric eye care provider. From mild irritation to contagious infections, […]
Eye Drops That Are Safe for Kids
Your child’s eyes are constantly going to be growing and developing. It’s completely natural—it’s a part of growing up. Sometimes, they might deal with some irritation or discomfort due to these changes. While eye drops can help them find relief, proper care is essential to keeping their eyes safe. There are plenty of child-safe eye […]
Kids Eye Exams: Your FAQs Answered
We’re often asked questions about children’s eye exams, so we’re going to address some frequently asked questions in this blog, including:
-A child’s first exam and frequency after that
-Signs your child needs an exam
-Cost of a child’s eye exam in BC
-What to expect during and how to prepare for your child’s eye exam […]
Can Myopia Be Reversed?
If you and your family have recently been in for your yearly eye exams, and your child was diagnosed with myopia, you probably have a lot of questions. If you’ve taken to the internet looking for answers, you may even have more questions than you started with! One of the biggest questions you may have […]
When Is It Too Late To Treat Lazy Eye?
When a child develops a lazy eye, it’s best to treat it as soon as possible. However, it is common to have a lazy eye throughout the teenage years and into adulthood. When treating this condition, when is it too late for treatment to be effective? Continue reading to learn about lazy eyes, including when […]
What Are Signs My Child Needs Glasses?
As parents, we want our children to have the tools they need to succeed. We are their strongest advocates in the early years, working hard to ensure they’re healthy, strong, and happy. And that includes providing a pair of glasses if they’re having challenges seeing the world around them! Parents need to be especially mindful […]
