An emerging consensus is forming that a decreased amount of time spent outdoors is significantly increasing the risk of myopia among school-aged children.
Myopia: How the traditional understanding of nearsightedness is failing our kids Read More »
When a child falls or hurts themselves on the playground we tend to point the finger at clumsiness or a simple accident. But what if these injuries were caused by something else?
Fall prevention – How an optometrist can help your child Read More »
March break is quickly approaching, and while you may be getting the family ready for a vacation or planning fun activities to do with the children over the break – remember to keep your child’s vision care and eye health at top of mind. Did you know that vision problems not only impact a child’s
Be on the lookout for signs of a vision problem in your child Read More »
Students in Junior Kindergarten able to receive a complimentary pair of glasses with eye exam The Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) is pleased to announce the continuation of its Eye See…Eye Learn program for 2018-19, made possible by the generous support of its new industry partners Plastic Plus and Modern Optical, and participating optometrists. “Providing
Eye See…Eye Learn Ontario Partners with Plastic Plus and Modern Optical Canada Read More »
Healthy eyes bring better school days for children As children are settling into the new school year, it’s important that they are seeing properly. With October being Children’s Vision Month, it’s a perfect time for parents to make sure their child is ready to learn – and it starts with an eye exam from an
Ontario’s Optometrists Call on Parents to Get Their Children’s Eyes Checked Read More »
