Kids Health Archives - EyeCare Specialties of Pennsylvania

Three Common Eye Problems in Children

by EyeCare Specialties of Pennsylvania | May 6, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Kids Health

Have you noticed your child rubbing his or her eyes frequently? Or squinting to see things that are far away? These are just a couple of the signs and symptoms that a child might have vision problems or other eye disorders. Kids need strong eyesight to read, to learn,...

Sports Glasses for Kids: Are They Necessary?

by EyeCare Specialties of Pennsylvania | Mar 2, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Featured, Health, Kids Health, Sports Eyewear

Do you have a little athlete? If your kids play sports — whether competitively or just for fun — they’re at greater risk of eye injuries. Here’s what you need to know about protective eyewear. You put your kids in sports because there are such a variety of health...

September Is Sports Eye Safety Month

by EyeCare Specialties of Pennsylvania | Sep 3, 2020 | Eye Care, Eye Disease, Kids Health, Sports Eyewear

Did you know that there are more than 30,000 sports-related eye injuries treated each year? And that 90 percent of serious eye injuries can be prevented by wearing protective eyewear? Know the facts about protecting and keeping your eyes safe during sports. ...

What to Expect at Your Kid’s Eye Exam

by EyeCare Specialties of Pennsylvania | Aug 12, 2020 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Kids Health

For kids, a trip to the eye doctor can be both scary and exciting. They’re exposed to a new environment, all that strange equipment, plus attention from unfamiliar people. If this is your child’s first comprehensive eye exam, here’s what you and your little one can...

Back-to-School Eye Care for Kids: What You Need to Know in 2020

by EyeCare Specialties of Pennsylvania | Aug 6, 2020 | Eye Health, Kids Health, News

It’s almost back-to-school time! Are your little one’s eyes ready for the new year? With virtual learning becoming the norm, find out how you can help keep their eyes healthy despite extra screen time, and why an eye exam is still so important. Take Care With Screen...

Does Vision Therapy Work?

by EyeCare Specialties of Pennsylvania | Mar 19, 2020 | Eye Health, Kids Health, Vision Therapy

Lazy eye, crossed eyes, double vision, reading and learning disabilities: These are just a few of the vision and cognitive problems that can be helped by vision therapy. But what exactly is it, and how does it work? Vision Therapy Defined You’ve...