As a child, Kathryn Marxen-Simonson often felt embarrassed by her poor eyesight and did not want to stand out from other kids. At school, she wouldn’t use tools like magnifiers that could have helped ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A leading optometrist reveals how screen time can sabotage vision development and contribute to behavioral issues. On average, ...

The Vision of Children Foundation hosted its annual “Sip to See, Springtime Tea” last month in La Jolla. More than 180 guests enjoyed a full tea service, a curated silent auction, opportunity drawing, ...

The Vision of Children Foundation hosted its Annual “Sip to See, Springtime Tea” on May 8, at a private club in La Jolla. Event Co-Chairs Kristi Pieper, Donna Vance, and Vivian Hardage, along with VOC ...

When Kekoa Gittens was 3, his preschool teacher told his mother he was a problem. He couldn’t sit still. He didn’t participate. When other kids learned the alphabet, he didn’t pay attention. The next ...

As many as 30% of children and teens across the world were nearsighted in 2023, a new study has revealed. Diagnoses of nearsightedness (myopia) are expected to worsen over the next two decades, ...

I noticed that many of our patients with autism have never had vision screening, even though it's recommended for all young children. So, I wanted to study whether this might be a broader disparity – ...

The back-to-school season is a whirlwind of activity for parents as families adjust to the new academic year. Scheduling a wellness visit with the pediatrician is part of the routine for many parents, ...

One doctor is showing nurses, teachers and parents how to spot eye problems, many of which can be easily treated. Surgery, and even just glasses, can be life-changing, and keep kids in school. Muanema ...

A Milwaukee-based nonprofit is making sure all Wisconsin children can see clearly by providing free vision screenings at schools and day care centers. TOLD US. NO ONE WAS HURT. ACROSS THE COUNTRY, ...

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On average, children spend a staggering seven to eight hours per day on screens, and one expert is warning that we’re not seeing the full picture of these devastating devices. “Screen time has become ...