by James Ashford | Sep 9, 2021 | Eye Care Health, Eye Protection, Eyeglasses, Teacher Blogs, Vision Care for Youth
Oftentimes, a local eye doctor in OKC or elsewhere isn’t the first person to notice that a child needs glasses. Teachers are. This is a particularly important observation for teachers to make, since 80% of what students learn comes from them processing what they...
by James Ashford | Sep 7, 2021 | Eye Care Health, Eye Protection, Vision Care Direct Member Blog
Ultraviolet (UV) light is a type of radiation that is produced naturally by the sun and artificially by other sources like tanning beds. Although UV light has some positive effects (like Vitamin D production), it also has some drawbacks. Therefore, it’s...
by James Ashford | Sep 2, 2021 | Eye Care Health, Eye Protection, Teacher Blogs, Vision Care for Youth
Student vision is a crucial yet often ironically overlooked part of learning. Because of that, as a teacher, you are often one of the first people to notice vision problems in school-age children. For example, you may notice that a child is squinting when using the...
by James Ashford | Aug 31, 2021 | Eye Care Health, Eye Protection, Vision Care Direct Member Blog, Vision Care for Youth
Summer offers wonderful opportunities to spend time with your children. Amidst the fun, it’s good to be mindful of how the sun and free time can affect your children’s eyes. Between the bright sunlight outside and the blue light of screens inside, there...
by James Ashford | Aug 26, 2021 | Eye Care Health, Eye Protection, Eyeglasses, Vision Care Direct Member Blog
The summer sunshine is relaxing and rejuvenating, so it’s natural to want to soak in every bit of it that you can. However, the summer also exposes you and your family to higher risks to your eyes. While eye care in Tulsa and beyond can help you monitor for...