Children
When Should a Child Have Their First Eye Exam? An Age-by-Age Guide
Children's eyes are checked from birth, but key milestones at 6-12 months, around 3 years and before school catch problems while they are still easy to treat.
Children
Vision development, eye exams and screen habits from infancy to adolescence.
Children
Reading Difficulties in Children: When Vision Is the Cause
Some children struggle to read because their eyes work too hard; others have dyslexia, a language-based difficulty. Here is how to tell the difference and which exams help.
Children
Outdoor Time: A Simple Shield Against Childhood Myopia
School trials in Taiwan and China show that more daylight means less myopia. Learn why bright outdoor light protects children's eyes and how to fit about two hours a day into family life.
Children
Screen Time and Children's Eyes: A Practical Guide for Parents
Screens are part of childhood now. Learn age-based screen guidance, how near work and outdoor time affect myopia, simple family rules and signs that a child needs an eye test.