by James Ashford | Sep 11, 2019 | Eye Protection, Vision Care Direct Member Blog, Vision Care for Youth
Living in a sunny region of the world is considered a privilege in more than one way. However, when it comes to the effects of the strong sun on our bodies over time, the opinions shift. Some people require more protection from its rays than others, but everyone can...
by James Ashford | Aug 28, 2019 | ICL, LASIK, PRK Eye Surgery, Vision Care Direct Member Blog
Modern advancements in surgery have allowed some of the most common vision problems to be treated with laser (and other) eye surgery, often removing a patient’s need for prescription glasses or contact lenses. Let’s take a look at the most common surgeries, and get to...
by James Ashford | Aug 28, 2019 | Eye Exams, Vision Care Direct Member Blog, Vision Care for Youth
Catching and correcting vision problems in early childhood is an important part of your child’s development. Researchers believe that up to 10% of preschoolers and up to 25% of school-age children have vision disorders. Unfortunately, parents and caregivers simply...
by James Ashford | Aug 28, 2019 | Vision Care Direct Member Blog, Vision Care for Youth, Vision Disorders
In recent years, we’ve learned that some vision disorders can mimic ADHD or ADD symptoms. A recent study by Decarlo et al. (2016) published in the Journal of Optometry and Vision Science found that children with vision problems (other than those correctable by...
by James Ashford | Aug 28, 2019 | Computer Eye Strain, Vision Care Direct Member Blog, Vision Care for Youth
Is there a safe amount of screen time for my kids? How much is okay? What about the use of technology at school? Do they need special eyewear when they’re using digital devices? To answer these questions, let’s take a look at what we know about digital devices and how...
