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It is common for pediatricians to carry out a visual screening during your child’s annual physical. However, this should not be considered an eye examination. It is important to ensure your child receives a pediatric eye exam. 

The National Eye Institute estimates that about 45 million Americans use contact lenses. These contact lenses help in rectifying near or short vision. However, if you have issues with both, your optometrist may recommend multifocal contacts. If you have not made the decision yet, here are a few things you need to know about multifocal contacts.

Since LASIK surgery was first approved by the FDA in 1999, approximately 10 million people in the U.S. have had this surgery according to Market Scope. Since the surgery is quite delicate, it can be overwhelming. There are two doctors involved: the LASIK surgeon and your eye doctor. They both work together to achieve the best outcome.

Dry eyes are a very common problem — millions of Americans suffer from dry eye disease (DED). Doctors estimate that many people go undiagnosed and suffer in silence. Many of these are older Americans, but DED can affect people of any age. Symptoms of DED range from irritating to debilitating, and many people seek over-the-counter treatment. Some do not think their doctors can treat the symptoms. Other patients, unfortunately, find their doctors may even minimize their symptoms. Patients should not resign themselves to dealing with the pain and frustration of dry eyes. There are many ways people can prevent and treat their dry eyes and improve their quality of life.

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is an eye condition that usually begins in childhood. Children’s eyes grow and develop rapidly, and their sight can worsen with age. If the eyes grow too long or elongate from front to back, it causes images to blur. You may have noticed your child’s optical prescription getting worse each year. As this happens, he or she requires stronger glasses. This is a telltale sign that your child has myopia.