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 Vision Problems Show Up in the Classroom (And Get Misdiagnosed)
As a pediatric ophthalmologist — and a mom — I’ve seen how easily vision problems can be mistaken for inattention, learning differences, or even behavior issues. In this episode, I share my own son’s story and what I’ve learned from nearly two decades of caring for children, so parents and teachers can recognize the subtle vision signs that may be holding a child back in the classroom.