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.