As a pediatric ophthalmologist—and a mom—I completely understand the worry that creeps in when it comes to your child’s vision. There’s so much information (and misinformation) floating around, and one question I get asked a lot is:

“Is it true that using a nightlight can cause my child to become nearsighted?”

As a pediatric ophthalmologist and a mom, I’m constantly thinking about how lifestyle choices impact our kids' health—not just their eyes, but their minds and bodies too.

As a pediatric ophthalmologist and a mom, I often notice kids squinting—sometimes it's just a quirky habit, but other times, it can signal an underlying vision problem.

As a pediatric ophthalmologist (and a mom!), I get so many questions about screen time and its effects on young kids. We all know screens are part of our everyday lives, but how do they really impact early brain development? A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics gives us some insight. While this study doesn’t prove that screen time causes brain changes, it does show some interesting connections that we need to pay attention to.

As a parent, seeing your child struggle with myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, can be concerning. Myopia occurs when the eye grows too long from front to back, causing distant objects to appear blurry.

Ever wondered if your child might need glasses? Here are some signs…

Here are some practical pointers I've learned as an eye doctor to smoothly administer eye drops to children without any fuss or kicking.

Have you ever wondered how rare your eye color is? Find out today!

Many kids get nervous for their first eye exam, but with a little preparation, their anxiety can be reduced.