has been treating Myopia Patients from Sandy Springs, Dunwoody and Chastain for over a decade. Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is a vision condition that affects millions of people worldwide and is increasingly impacting the younger generations in the United States. It occurs when the eye’s axial length is too long, causing light to focus […]
Eye strain in children is a growing concern in the digital age, with the increased use of screens and electronic devices. will explore the causes, symptoms, and prevention of eye strain in children to help parents and caregivers safeguard their children’s eye health. Causes of Eye Strain in Children: Excessive Screen Time: Prolonged use of […]
Presbyopia: Understanding, Causes, Prevention, and Treatment Presbyopia is a common age-related vision condition that affects people typically around the age of 40 and older. It is characterized by the gradual loss of the eye’s ability to focus on close-up objects, making it difficult to read, thread a needle, or perform other tasks that require near […]
Myopia is an eye condition that continues to grow particularly in children. Parents who are impacted by the disease often seek more information and many ask, “Is Myopia Curable? An estimated 1 in 3 children in the U.S. have myopia and the prevalence has grown dramatically over the last 30 years. Myopia is often referred […]
Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month takes place in August. That’s when children in Atlanta head back into the classroom or are in the thick of getting ready to do so. It’s a good time to think about their eyes, which are important learning tools. This is a particularly busy time for Optometrists as parents […]
As Back to School fast approaches the Eye Doctors at encourage parents to get their children’s eyes examined before the lessons begin. Vision acuity is crucial in a child’s learning and development and how they acquire knowledge. According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), many youngsters have vision conditions that can easily be corrected easily […]
Research suggests that sunlight exposure may have a beneficial effect on reducing the risk of myopia (nearsightedness) in children. Several studies have explored this relationship, and while more research is needed to establish a definitive causal link, the findings are encouraging. Dr. Rachael Sweeney, Dr. Jonathan Chen, and Dr. Lay Nim from are happy to […]
Myopia, or nearsightedness, has become increasingly prevalent among children worldwide. The excessive use of digital screens, such as smartphones, tablets, and computers, has been associated with the development and progression of myopia in children. Understanding the impact of screen time and implementing effective myopia management strategies is crucial for parents. Dr. Rachael Sweeney, Dr. Jonathan […]
Dry Eyes: How to select eye drops for Dry Eyes? Artificial tears bring temporary relief to some mild symptoms of dry eyes. Conditions that do not respond to artificial tears alone will need to take additional treatment options. What should I look for when selecting artificial tears? By lubricating your eyes, artificial tears aim to […]
Many vision issues can be difficult to detect and frequently are undiagnosed by a pediatrician’s routine vision screenings or during everyday school interactions. Unfortunately, many children with undetected vision problems struggle at school and can be misdiagnosed with ADHD or reading issues. Often times all they really need is vision correction to give them clear, […]
