by James Ashford | Oct 22, 2024 | Teacher Blogs
The Canadian Association of Optometrists recently launched a major campaign to draw attention to the childhood myopia epidemic. Besides highlighting the importance of regular eye exams, the campaign draws attention to the connection between myopia and screen time. As...
by James Ashford | Sep 17, 2024 | Eye Care Health, Eye Protection, Vision Care Direct Member Blog
Technology is revolutionizing early detection and monitoring for diabetic patients. Thanks to the rise of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), diabetics and at-risk individuals can be proactive about lifestyle adjustments. Doctors can also use RPM to make recommendations,...
by James Ashford | Sep 10, 2024 | Brokers, Uncategorized
With myopia rates projected to reach 58.4% by 2050, understanding how to prevent myopia has never been more crucial. The condition is a refractive error in which distant objects appear blurred while close objects are seen clearly. It is becoming increasingly common,...
by James Ashford | Jul 23, 2024 | Broker Blogs, Brokers, Uncategorized
Children learn primarily through what they see. As a result, healthy vision is directly linked to academic performance, making eye health an essential area of focus for educators. However, 20/20 vision also requires good eye health habits at home, which means parents...
by James Ashford | Jul 16, 2024 | Teacher Blogs
For students, summer break is an opportunity to try new activities, spend more time outdoors, and learn outside the classroom. While relaxing and enjoying the warm weather is essential for children’s health and development, summertime activities can increase the...
