There is no scientifically proven vision therapy that will prevent the need for glasses or decrease the rate of progression of the power of the glasses, or that will slow down eye growth, or reduce the strength of the glasses.

The prescription continues to increase because the eyes are growing. A naturally growing eye becomes more myopic or nearsighted. This is a normal developmental process, not a degenerative process.

Almost all children in the United States have an adequate, well-balanced diet including vitamins that are sufficient to promote normal eye health and growth. The need to wear glasses is unrelated to the nutritional state of the body. It is nevertheless helpful to ensure plenty of green, leafy vegetables for healthy eyes and eyesight.

Watching television or working on computers or video display terminals (VDTs) will not harm your eyes. Often, when using a VDT for long periods of time, just as when reading or doing other close work, you blink less often than normal. This reduced rate of blinking makes your eyes dry, which may lead to the […]

If your child has myopia or nearsightedness, then she will most likely need glasses for life or until she elects contact lenses as a teenager or refractive (LASIK) eye surgery as an adult (usually no sooner than age 18 to 21). Since clear vision with eyeglasses is preferable to uncorrected vision, glasses wearers may find […]

Children usually need a few weeks to get used to new glasses or to an updated prescription. Often children who have a negative perception of glasses will claim they see blurry to avoid having to wear them. Only if he continues to complain after one month of consistently wearing the glasses should they be rechecked […]

This is a question most parents ask, especially when their child is an infant or toddler. The best answer is that most young children who really need glasses will wear them happily because they do make a difference in their vision. Here are a few ideas to help get your child to wear glasses Start […]

Early childhood is the most critical period of vision development. Blurred vision in one or both eyes can prevent the visual system from developing properly. Wearing glasses and seeing better is proven to improve school performance. That’s why it’s important for children wear their prescribed glasses.

Learning that your child needs glasses can be an emotional experience. Some parents feel sad that their child’s eyesight is not perfect. Despite newer and more fashionable frames, glasses can seem like an intrusion on your little one’s face. The key is to develop a positive attitude. Help your child realize that the glasses will […]

Normally, the rays of light entering the eye are brought to a precise focus on the retina – the light sensitive layer lining the back of the eye. When such a focus is not achieved, a refractive error results and vision is not clear. These imperfections in the focusing power of the eye are called […]