Kids Health Archives - Advanced Vision | Optometrist Columbia, MO

Three Common Eye Problems in Children

by Advanced Vision | May 6, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Kids Health

Have you noticed your child rubbing his or her eyes frequently? Or squinting to see things that are far away? These are just a couple of the signs and symptoms that a child might have vision problems or other eye disorders. Kids need strong eyesight to read, to learn,...

Sports Glasses for Kids: Are They Necessary?

by Advanced Vision | Mar 2, 2021 | Eye Health, Glasses, Kids Health, Sports Eyewear

Do you have a little athlete? If your kids play sports — whether competitively or just for fun — they’re at greater risk of eye injuries. Here’s what you need to know about protective eyewear. You put your kids in sports because there are such a variety of health...

Yes, You Can Get Sunburned Eyes

by Advanced Vision | Feb 12, 2021 | Eye Health, Kids Health, Tipster

Did you know that your eyes can get sunburned? It’s called photokeratitis, and here’s what you need to watch for at all times of the year. When you think about sunburn, you might think about slathering on sunblock before you hit the beach or the pool during the summer...

September Is Sports Eye Safety Month

by Advanced Vision | Sep 3, 2020 | Eye Disease, 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 Advanced Vision | 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 Advanced Vision | Aug 12, 2020 | 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...