According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 30 million people in the United States are wearing contact lenses. The average age of the people who wear contact lenses worldwide is 31 years old. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), through the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, regulate the use […]
Most Common Pediatric Eye Exam Questions
The American Optometric Association recommends that children as young as 6 months old undergo a pediatric eye exam. Identifying eye problems early is important because vision is crucial for a child’s development. Children need good near and distance eyesight, eye movement skills, hand-eye coordination, and other visual skills for learning. […]
5 Easy Steps for Healthy Eyes
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that approximately 14 million Americans have poor vision. This is why the CDC created the Vision Health Initiative that promotes eye health and vision loss prevention. The CDC has also collaborated with the Healthy People 2020 initiative. This promotes visual health through prevention, early detection, rehabilitation, […]
