by John Dye | Dec 22, 2025 | Blog
Winter holidays = family trips to snow, sledding, or simply playing outside. But even on cold, cloudy days, sun — especially reflected off snow — can expose children’s eyes to harmful UV radiation. Johns Hopkins Medicine reminds us that snow significantly increases...
by John Dye | Dec 18, 2025 | Blog
Screen use is nearly inevitable in today’s world of online learning, recreational gaming and streaming. But with that comes concerns about how much blue‑light exposure and near‑focus may impact children’s eye health and comfort. While research is ongoing, we know that...
by John Dye | Dec 15, 2025 | Blog
This holiday season, consider giving gifts that support healthy vision — not just fun toys or gadgets. Gifts that encourage outdoor activity, creativity beyond screens, or eye protection can help build lasting eye‑healthy habits. As suggested by winter‑eye care...
by John Dye | Dec 10, 2025 | Blog
With school out for the holidays, kids often get extra screen time — movies, games, and maybe video calls with relatives. While fun, this spike in screen use can lead to digital eye strain: dry, tired eyes, headaches, and focus issues. As pointed out by Vision Care...
by John Dye | Dec 4, 2025 | Blog
The holiday season brings magical displays of twinkling lights, but for children’s eyes, prolonged exposure to bright LED lights can cause eye strain, dryness, or discomfort. LED and decorative holiday lights emit high‑energy, short‑wavelength (blue) light — which can...
by John Dye | Dec 2, 2025 | Blog
When spring blooms or fall brings leaves and pollen, your child’s eyes might struggle — even if they don’t talk about it. Eye allergies (allergic conjunctivitis) can irritate the delicate tissues of the eye, causing redness, itching, tearing or rubbing. These symptoms...
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