Kids Health Archives - Tennessee Eye Doctors

September Is Sports Eye Safety Month

by EyeCare Specialties of TN | Sep 3, 2020 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Glasses, Kids Health, Sports Eyewear

Did you know that there are more than 30,000 sports-related eye injuries treated each year? And that 90 percent of serious eye injuries can be prevented by wearing protective eyewear? Know the facts about protecting and keeping your eyes safe during sports. ...

Buying Children’s Eyeglasses: What to Consider

by EyeCare Specialties of TN | Aug 20, 2020 | Glasses, Kids Health

Once your child or teen has an eye exam and receives a vision prescription, now comes the fun part: They get to pick out their very own eyeglasses. In addition to helping your child see clearly, the right eyeglasses can boost confidence and protect little eyes. These...

What to Expect at Your Kid’s Eye Exam

by EyeCare Specialties of TN | Aug 12, 2020 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Kids Health

For kids, a trip to the eye doctor can be both scary and exciting. They’re exposed to a new environment, all that strange equipment, plus attention from unfamiliar people. If this is your child’s first comprehensive eye exam, here’s what you and your little one can...

Back-to-School Eye Care for Kids: What You Need to Know in 2020

by EyeCare Specialties of TN | Aug 7, 2020 | Eye Health, Kids Health, News

It’s almost back-to-school time! Are your little one’s eyes ready for the new year? With virtual learning becoming the norm, find out how you can help keep their eyes healthy despite extra screen time, and why an eye exam is still so important. Take Care With Screen...

We’re Here for Your Eye Care

by EyeCare Specialties of TN | Aug 3, 2020 | Eye Health, Kids Health, News

Are you due for your eye exam, but don’t know if your eye doctor is open again, or even if it’s safe to go to the eye doctor? Our top priority is that you feel welcomed back in a safe, friendly way. Here’s everything you need to know about coming in. We can’t wait to...

Rare Eye Diseases You Should Know About

by EyeCare Specialties of TN | Mar 4, 2020 | Cataracts, Children's Vision, Contact Lenses, Cool Finds, Eye Care, Eye Diseases, Eye Health, Glasses, Kids Health, Optical, Sports Eyewear, Vision, Vision Therapy

In a previous post, we covered common eye diseases like macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. In this post, we look at three rare diseases of the eye: Retinitis pigmentosa, optic neuritis, and Stargardt’s disease. Retinitis Pigmentosa ...