by Shawnee Optical | 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,...
by Shawnee Optical | Mar 2, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Glasses, Kids Health
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...
by Shawnee Optical | Sep 3, 2020 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Featured, Glasses, 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. ...
by Shawnee Optical | Aug 31, 2020 | Eye Health, Glasses, Kids Health
If you or a family member have diabetes, then you probably know that diabetics are at risk for several eye conditions, including diabetic retinopathy. Here’s everything you need to know about this diabetic eye disease. What causes diabetic retinopathy? People...
by Shawnee Optical | Aug 31, 2020 | Glasses, Kids Health, Tipster
Once your child or teen has an eye exam and receives a vision prescription, now comes the fun part: They get to pick out their very own eyeglasses. In addition to helping your child see clearly, the right eyeglasses can boost confidence and protect little eyes. These...
by Shawnee Optical | 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...
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