Category: Carrollton Eye Care Services

Vision Checks Important as Kids Head Back to School Pediatric optometrists say an eye exam and a pair of glasses can make a dramatic difference in a child's academic performance. (Sir Leto/Flickr) August 1, 2018 PHOENIX – Many Arizona kids are heading back to school this month, and doctors say when they return to the classroom it's important to make sure they can see well. About 80 percent of what a child learns at school happens visually. When children have undetected vision problems, said Dr. Amy Davis, a pediatric optometrist, they can miss out on major portions of their education. "One in four school-aged children have vision problems," she said. "So it's a huge, huge issue to make sure that little people see well when they're in school." Children who…

Tech neck, texting thumb: Our bad tech habits leave us in pain. Here's how to feel better Jennifer Jolly, Special for USA TodayPublished 10:00 a.m. ET April 3, 2018 | Updated 1:21 p.m. ET April 4, 2018 Blame our overuse of phones and laptops for sore backs, shoulders and necks. Here's how to fix them. USA TODAY (Photo: Getty Images) CONNECTTWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE Americans now spend more than five hours a day hunched over, reading emails, sending texts or checking social media sites, according to analytics firm Flurry— and it’s turning into a real pain in the neck. No really, there’s actually a condition called “tech neck,” and there’s a good chance you — or someone in your family — have it. ImagineMD, a direct primary care medical company based in Chicago, gathered Google search…

Here is a great article published in All about Vision.com that summarizes the importance of children's eye exams: Vision Problems of Schoolchildren By Gary Heiting, OD Like This Page? Please Share! Your child's vision is essential to his success in school. When his vision suffers, chances are his schoolwork does, too. Vision problems are common among school-age kids. According to Prevent Blindness America, one in four school-age children have vision problems that, if left untreated, can affect learning ability, personality and adjustment in school. School-age children also spend a lot of time in recreational activities that require good vision. After-school team sports or playing in the backyard aren't as fun if you can't see well. Warning Signs of Vision Problems in Kids Refractive errors are the most common cause of…

What is the difference between an Optometrist and Ophthalmologist? Traditionally, Optometrists were trained to diagnose and treat vision conditions like farsightedness, nearsightedness and astigmatism, as well as fit and prescribe contact lenses and prescription eyeglass lenses. Today’s Optometrist's like Dr. Peck and Dr. Nguyen are trained in Disease Diagnosis & Treatment.  They receive rigorous and comprehensive training in not just optics and refractions, but also the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease, as well as other systemic conditions that can effect vision and eye health. Although Optometrists are not M.D.s, most current Optometrists can prescribe certain medications, as well as diagnose and treat a broad-range of medical conditions that impact the eye, including glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, retinal disease and ocular disorders associated with diabetes and high blood pressure. In fact, it’s…