My child’s eye turns inward when they are tired, is surgery needed? Your child will most likely not need any surgery as long as the eye turn does not become constant, which can be prevented. Most times the reason a young child’s eye turns inward is because they are farsighted or hypermetropic. Farsightedness is seeing […]
When can kids start wearing contact lenses? The short answer is… as soon as you (the parent/guardian) and the child are ready. Many practices hold to a strict age requirement of 12+ for kids and contact lenses. At Good Life Eyecare, we follow the research data. One of the largest, most recent studies on contact […]
What is the difference between an eye exam and a vision screening? Great question! Many people often get confused between the two. But that’s okay, that’s why we are here to help. Vision screenings are quick assessments done at your child’s pediatrician visit or at school. A comprehensive eye exam is performed by an eye […]
When should my child get their first eye exam? Great question! We recommend that children receive their first eye exam between the ages of 6-12 months, then again around age 3 and then around age 5 and yearly thereafter. Why so early and often? Because it is all about normal and healthy development. The development […]