by Eye Contact | Jan 31, 2023 | General, Pediatric
Infants are monitored with many doctor’s appointments as they develop. An eye doctor appointment is a vital component of a growing child’s health maintenance. The youngest that most optometrists will see an infant for a routine eye health examination is 6 months old....
by Eye Contact | Aug 1, 2022 | Pediatric
A strabismus is an eye condition in which the two eyes are not properly aligned. This causes one eye to be able to focus directly on an object while the other eye is not properly looking at the same object. Types of Strabismus There are two main categories of...
by Eye Contact | Jun 20, 2022 | Contact Lenses, Pediatric
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common condition in children. Often this condition is progressive and can worsen as the child ages. Because of this, there are many efforts made in controlling the amount of myopia progression. One of the most popular options for...
by Eye Contact | Dec 6, 2021 | Eye Disease, Pediatric
What is a Retinoblastoma? A retinoblastoma is a type of cancer that is located within the eyes. This particular type of cancer originates in and grows in the back of the eyes. A retinoblastoma tumor grows from the retina, which is the part of the eye responsible for...
by Eye Contact | Sep 29, 2021 | Eye Disease, Pediatric
Pink eye is among the most common eye diseases and is typically thought of as a condition that affects children. While it is true that children are affected by pink eye, this disease can affect anyone of any age. What Exactly is Pink Eye? Pink eye is a viral...
by Eye Contact | Aug 30, 2021 | Pediatric
Sight is one of the most powerful senses for everyone, including babies and infants. Vision can be measured in infants at many stages of development. Vision in Newborn Babies After birth, the baby will open its eyes within minutes typically. At this age, the...
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