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5 Vision Problems That Can Look Like ADHD, Laziness, or Poor Motivation
As a parent, when your child struggles in school, you want answers. We get that. If you notice that your son or daughter avoids reading, loses focus during homework, or complains of headaches more frequently, you want to know why. Maybe their teacher noted how easily...
Up To 80% of Learning Is Visual
Is Your Child Ready for School? To all of the amazing parents out there: We see you! You spend weeks preparing your children for a successful school year. You buy backpacks, pens and pencils, stock up on notebooks, and check off every item on that lengthy school supply list, including all of those glue sticks. (We don’t know why you need so many either.) But even the best parents sometimes...
10 Fun Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Sunglasses
Sunglasses are one of the few accessories that enhance your look while protecting your health. They reduce glare, improve comfort, shield your eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, and make outdoor activities more enjoyable. Did you know that beyond their practical...
Why Premium Polarized Sunglasses Help You See More, Squint Less
July is National UV Safety Month, an opportunity to think about how you can minimize harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure on both your skin and your eyes. UV exposure not only causes skin cancer, but is also associated with eye conditions including cataracts,...
What Eye Health Risks Can You Inherit from Your Father?
On Father’s Day, we celebrate our dads, grandfathers, uncles, and other fatherly figures who helped shape our lives. Whether your father taught you how to ride a bike or grill the perfect burger, he may also have passed down something less visible: Your risk for...
7 Cataract Myths That Could Put Your Vision at Risk
June is Cataract Awareness Month, an ideal opportunity to clarify fact from fiction when it comes to one of the most common eye conditions that impacts adult vision. Cataracts affect millions of Americans, yet myths about who gets them, what causes them, and whether...
Eye Safety Tips for DIY Parents and Their Kids
Did you know that you and your kids are at risk for eye injury while performing everyday work and do-it-yourself (DIY) projects in and around your home? It’s a fact: About 50% of eye injuries happen in or around the home — and there are more than 125,000...
What Eye Health Risks Can You Inherit from Your Mother?
On the second Sunday of May, we honor our moms on Mother’s Day, a day to celebrate the women who raised us. After all, where would we be without our amazing moms? The tradition dates back to 1914 when U.S. President Woodrow Wilson officially designated the...