A guide to children's vision problems
Learn about children's vision problems, with info on eye exams, eyeglasses, contact lenses and sunglasses for kids, vision development, etc.
Is Your Child at Risk for Myopia?
How you can help reduce your child's risk of developing myopia.
Vision problems of preschool children
Dr. Gary Heiting details the warning signs that might indicate a preschool vision problem and when to schedule your child's first eye exam.
12 Signs Your Child Might Need Glasses
Myopia symptoms can be easy to manage, but they aren't always easy to notice.
How Vision Issues Can Affect Learning
Learning relies on clear vision and corrective eyewear can help.
How Screens Affect Kids’ Eyes, and What You Can Do About It
As more children use more digital screens, eye strain is starting to take a toll on their young vision.
What is (and isn't) vision therapy for children?
What is vision therapy? Should my child get vision therapy? Does vision therapy work? All of this and more.
Questions to Ask Your Child’s Eye Doctor
During your child's next eye exam, ask their optometrist or ophthalmologist these questions.
Vision Problems That Can Be Misdiagnosed as ADHD
Vision problems and ADHD can share symptoms, leading to a potential misdiagnosis. Find out more about disorders like convergence insufficiency that can cause attentive and hyperactive deficiency.
Common childhood vision problems
Several vision problems are commonly seen in children, including refractive error, strabismus and amblyopia. Find out more about these eye diseases and how they can be treated.