by Valley Eyecare Center | Jan 2, 2020 | Amblyopia, Children's Vision
Lazy eye or amblyopia is a common childhood eye condition. It is a condition that occurs when the vision of one of your child’s eyes does not develop properly. If left untreated, this condition could cause your child’s vision to be permanently damaged because...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Sep 18, 2019 | Children's Vision, Eye Health and Safety Month, Eye Safety
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, emergency rooms in the United States treat approximately 30,000 sports-related eye injuries each year. Almost 90 percent of those injuries could have been prevented by wearing the right eye protection. Eye Protection...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Aug 28, 2019 | Children's Vision, Eye Health
Valley Eyecare Center reminds parents that good vision is critical for many classroom tasks – from reading books or seeing a whiteboard to viewing a computer screen. Without healthy vision, students can face unnecessary challenges not only in the classroom, but...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Aug 21, 2019 | Children's Vision, Computer Eye Strain
Children spend a lot of time staring at the screens on mobile devices like their parents’ smartphones and tablets. Meanwhile, teenagers may spend an average of up to seven hours a day between time spent on schoolwork, interacting on social media, watching TV, or...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Jan 22, 2019 | Children's Vision, Sports Eyewear
Valley Eyecare Center stresses visiting a doctor of optometry for comprehensive eye care Spring is almost here in Phoenix, AZ., and kids are gearing up for another season of their favorite spring sport – baseball, soccer, softball and lacrosse. While parents go to...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Jan 22, 2019 | Children's Vision, Contacts
Wearing contact lenses can be a liberating thing for many children. They can be great for kids who play sports or have low self-esteem. But, is it safe to allow children to wear contacts and at what age is best to start? Learn the best practices to begin using...
