Why Glasses Are Making Your Child's Vision Worse
I see kids every single day who come in for glasses, only to need a stronger prescription year after year. Parents often wonder if the glasses are actually making things worse—and the truth is, in some ways, they can. In this blog, I’m breaking down why nearsightedness progresses, what new research shows about traditional lenses, and the exciting advances in glasses that can actually slow myopia in children.
How I've Kept My Kids Vision Perfect 20/20 as a Pediatric Ophthalmologist
As a pediatric ophthalmologist and mom, I get asked all the time why my kids don’t wear glasses—even though my husband is very nearsighted. The truth is, I started them on low-dose atropine eye drops years ago, before they ever needed glasses. In this post, I share why I made that decision, the science behind treating “pre-myopia,” and what it’s been like balancing evidence, parenting, and prevention in real life.
How One Doctor Mom Tackled Myopia in Her Kids | Shieva Ghofrany, MD
As a pediatric ophthalmologist, I see firsthand how quickly nearsightedness can progress in kids—and why it’s about more than just glasses. In this episode, I talk with my friend Shieva Ghofrany, MD, a mom of three and high myope herself, about the real-life challenges of starting myopia treatments for her children and why she made it a non-negotiable. If your child’s prescription keeps increasing, this conversation will help you feel informed and empowered.
Why Are So Many Kids Nearsighted Now And Why Should We Care?
As a pediatric ophthalmologist and a mom, one of the questions I get asked most often is why so many kids are nearsighted today. It’s not just a trend—rates of myopia have risen dramatically, and it’s about more than glasses. Early and fast-progressing nearsightedness increases the risk of serious eye conditions like retinal detachment, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. In this post, I break down why we’re seeing this rise, why it matters, and what parents can do to help protect their children’s long-term eye health.
Why Eye Exams Should Be Step One for Kids With Learning Differences
Your child might not tell you they can’t see clearly—because they may not even realize it.
As a pediatric ophthalmologist and a mom, I’ve seen it time and time again: kids adapt. They squint, they compensate, they find workarounds. But those quiet signs? They matter.
Here’s what I want every parent to know about the subtle ways vision problems show up—and how to catch them early.