Get Back to School with Clear Vision

Do you want your child to be prepared for school? Everyone reminds you about the importance of school supplies, but what about the importance of sight and being able to see well on your first day? 

These are some helpful tips and information on lenses to prepare you on getting ready for the back to school season:

First, make sure to get your routine eye check up for your kid. Myopia is detected at an early age and even slight myopia can lead to eyestrain, headaches, and difficulty seeing far away. Routine check-ups also check for accommodation, strabismus, likelihood of glaucoma or other serious issues in addition to refractive errors like hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism.

Kids spend more time on digital devices causing an increase in myopia. Some studies show that people with myopia have lower vitamin D levels than people without the condition. Whenever kids spend too much time seeing up close, make sure that they rest their eyes after twenty minutes. Staring at something far away can help. 

How can I protect my eyes against UV light? Photochromic lenses change color with the activation of ultraviolet light outside so your child can be protected against the everpresent UV light. Even on a cloudy day, the lenses will activate so you know it works! 

For children, especially when going back to school, impact resistance lenses are helpful. Impact resistance lenses or polycarbonate are useful because your child is active. FDA requires that children under 16 wear these lenses because it’ll be more protective against lens breakage.

Eyezen lenses have a slight boost of add in the bottom of the lenses, aiding in lessening eye strain and reducing fatigue when your child is in front of screens. It is important to wear the right glasses that can help with vision and also lessen tiredness when we are working on school homework and projects.

Make sure your kid is ready for school with their physical check up which includes a comprehensive eye check up and new glasses.They are sure to thank you for seeing well and doing their best on their first day.