by John Dye | Nov 3, 2026 | Blog
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, and while we often think of diabetes as an adult condition, it affects children, too. Both Type 1 diabetes (the most common form in children) and the growing incidence of Type 2 diabetes in youth can lead to serious...
by John Dye | Oct 23, 2026 | Blog
Amblyopia—commonly called “lazy eye”—is the most common cause of vision loss in children, affecting roughly 2–3% of kids. It occurs when one eye doesn’t develop normal visual connections with the brain, usually because of an imbalance between the...
by John Dye | Oct 14, 2026 | Blog
You’ve probably heard that carrots are good for your eyes—and that’s true! But a well-rounded diet for eye health goes far beyond carrots. Fall is harvest season, and many of the fruits and vegetables available right now are powerhouses for your...
by John Dye | Oct 8, 2026 | Blog
Every October, colorful costume contact lenses pop up in Halloween shops, online stores, and even convenience stores. They promise vampire eyes, cat-slit pupils, or eerie all-black irises. They also promise trouble—especially for children. The American Academy of...
by John Dye | Oct 1, 2026 | Blog
October is Home Eye Safety Month, and it’s a timely reminder that most childhood eye injuries don’t happen on the sports field—they happen right at home. From household cleaners to flying toy parts, everyday items can pose a serious threat to young eyes....
by John Dye | Sep 25, 2026 | Blog
Here’s one of the best-kept secrets in children’s eye health: time spent outdoors may actually help protect your child from developing myopia (nearsightedness). And with fall’s cooler temperatures arriving, it’s the perfect season to get...
