Posts from 2017
Glasses Frame Selection for Pediatric Patients
One of the most important things to consider when fitting a child is the fit of the frame. Position of wear and comfort are both very important with children because if they are not looking through the prescription there is no benefit, and if they don’t like how they feel, I guarantee they will not be on for long!
Frustrations with Insurance & Eye Care
In this post I wanted to tackle a practical topic that often causes frustrations for both you and your eye doctor. When you, or in our case your child, is getting an eye exam there could be confusion about what insurance covers the exam. It is important to understand the difference between a “routine” eye exam and a “medical” eye exam.
Can Crossed Eyes or Wandering Eyes Be Fixed?
People with strabismus—the medical term for eye misalignment—whether they have an eye that turns in (esotropia) or wanders out (exotropia), or an eye that goes up (hypertropia), don't have to just "live with it." In almost all cases, they can be treated successfully. The most common treatment options are eye muscle surgery and eye glasses.
Kids & The Solar Eclipse
The excitement continues to build with regards to the total solar eclipse only 2 weeks away on August 21st.
