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Parents must not overlook the importance of vision in their child's development. Learn how a baby's vision develops and how undetected vision problems can affect learning and daily activities.
Playing Video Games May Cause Eyestrain
Playing video games for extended amounts of time can lead to eye discomfort, fatigue, blurred vision and headaches.
How Are Blocked Tear Ducts Treated?
If a blocked tear duct is discovered early enough, treatment is usually simple, and infection can usually be avoided.
Why Is My Infant's Eye Tearing So Much?
Blocked tear ducts are common in infants.
Why Do a Baby's Eyes Change Colors?
A baby's eye color is determined by the amount of pigment contained in the iris.
Newborn Eye Care
Learn how to keep your baby's eyes clean and healthy.
Sometimes My Newborn Baby Seems to Have Crossed Eyes. Is This Normal?
Crossed eyes are normal in newborn infants, as the entire visual system is underdeveloped.
What Does a Newborn Baby See?
Your newborn baby gazes at you, but what does he really see?
Myopia Control
Myopia control is the term given to different methods that try to influence vision and brain development, or alter the growth of the eye itself to retain clear eyesight.
School Vision Screenings
As you prepare your child for the school year ahead, make sure you don't forget one of the most important school supplies -- good vision.
Ways to Prevent Computer Vision Syndrome in Children
Many children work at a computer each day. Sitting in front of a computer screen for prolonged periods of time may cause the eyes to strain.
Should Teens Wear Contacts?
With contact lens care now easier and more convenient than ever before, wearing contacts has become more of a possibility for teens, preteens, and even some children. If you are considering allowing your teenager to wear contacts, here are a few things to think about.
Getting Your Toddler to Wear Sunglasses
Your young child's eyes are susceptible to irritation from the sun's damaging rays. To protect against problems now and later in life, it's up to you to take the necessary steps to protect their eyes from the damaging effects of the sun. Teaching your toddler smart sun sense when she is young will help keep her protected from the sun’s harsh glare for the rest of her life. But how do you keep sunglasses on a squirmy toddler?
Milestones in Vision Development
Infants are born with a complete visual system, but must learn how to see. A child's vision will develop throughout the first year of life.
Your Infant's First Eye Exam
The American Optometric Association (AOA) encourages parents to include a trip to the optometrist in the list of well-baby check-ups. Here is what to expect.
Top 10 Signs Your Child Needs Vision Correction
Many children have undetected vision problems. Parents and teachers must watch for obvious signs that a child might need glasses.
Will My Child Inherit My Vision Problems or Eye Disease?
What role does genetics play in vision problems and eye disease?
Taking Your Child to The Eye Doctor
If you are planning to take your child to the eye doctor, here are some helpful tips.

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