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August Is Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month
As we approach the new school year, parents are taking steps to ensure that their little ones are well-prepared and cared for. Enrollment forms, immunizations, new clothes and school supplies are on everyone’s checklist. However, it’s important to add a new item to the list: their eye health. In observance of Children’s Eye Health & Safety month, we encourage all parents to set up...
read moreCan a Camera Help Catch Retinoblastoma?
No matter where you’re from across the globe, photographs likely hold a special significance for you and your family. While they’re an ideal way to capture moments and create lasting memories, they can also be unexpectedly life-saving. Research shows that digital photos of children can help parents to spot a key symptom of pediatric retinoblastoma called leukocoria, or “white eye.” Learn more about this...
read moreDetecting Pediatric Retinoblastoma
Pediatric retinoblastoma is a fast-growing eye cancer that affects approximately 1 in every 15,000 babies and young children. Pediatricians are supposed to screen for the disease and look for the presence of a white reflection in the eye in every checkup after the birth of the child. Unfortunately, the development of an infant’s eyes is often overlooked by parents and pediatricians. We’ve seen cases...
read moreCongenital Cataracts in Children
Congenital cataracts are a clouding of the lens of the eye. About three out of every 10,000 babies born have or develop congenital cataracts. Depending on the severity and placement of the cataracts, vision may be hampered and cataract surgery may be required. Congenital Cataract Causes Congenital cataracts are caused by abnormalities in the lens development during pregnancy. These abnormalities in development can be...
read moreInfant Vision Development
When babies are born, their vision is not completely developed. It takes several months for a baby’s vision to develop and for the baby to learn to process the sights that are being seen. Developmental delays and other issues may be warnings of underlying medical problems. Newborn’s Vision Research shows that babies are very near-sighted up until around three months of age. Faces and...
read moreRecognizing Kids’ Eye Problems
It is estimated by the American Optometric Association that approximately 25 percent of school age children have vision problems. A recent study found that over 11 percent of surveyed teenagers had eye problems that had gone undetected and untreated. Recognizing kids’ eye problems is key to preventing this lack of detection and providing needed treatment. Kids’ Eye Problem Warning Signs Any children with a...
read moreRetinoblastoma Family Caregivers
Retinoblastoma is a type of cancer that affects the retina of the eye, typically in children under the age of five. For families that have had a child diagnosed with retinoblastoma, child care can become difficult. Family caregivers of retinoblastoma patients are often emotional about the diagnosis and treatment. Decisions such as which foods to feed the child and how to assist with aspects...
read morePediatric Retinoblastoma Relapse
Pediatric retinoblastoma is the most common type of eye tumor that develops in children. Pediatric retinoblastoma has a high rate of curability, with about 95 percent of patients being cured of the disease and roughly 90 percent retaining vision in at least one eye. However, the genetic nature of the disease increases the probability of relapse and the formation of secondary tumors. Retinoblastoma Relapse...
read moreCommon Hereditary Eye Diseases
Many common diseases affecting vision can be passed on through genes. Approximately 60 percent of infant blindness is caused by inherited eye diseases. Some eye conditions may also manifest later in life, causing blindness or vision complications. Types of Hereditary Eye Diseases Hereditary eye conditions may vary widely in the way that patients’ vision, eyes, and health are affected. Some diseases may simply require...
read more3 Kids’ Eye Health Myths
There are several myths about kids’ eye health that have been passed down over the years and are often believed by parents. These myths can sometimes prevent parents from recognizing real problems or can delay proper treatment methods. It is important for parents to research and separate the fact from fiction when it comes to kids’ eye health. Common Eye Myths Some of the...
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