UPDATES

Dec 10

Don't Over-Indulge This Holiday Season: Your Eyes Will Thank You!

The early years of a child’s life are crucial for visual development. During this formative period, children experience rapid growth and...

Dec 5

Don't Cry Over Blocked Tear Ducts

For many parents, seeing their little ones with tearing or eye discharge can be concerning, especially when the issue occurs on an...

Oct 24

UCEC Releases October Newsletter

The University Children's Eye Center has released its latest newsletter. Our goal is to promote healthy eyes and proper ophthalmic care...

Oct 9

Understanding Adult Strabismus

As we discussed in an earlier post , strabismus is a medical term that describes misalignment of the eyes. It is known by several other...

Sep 13

UCEC Launches Newsletter

The University Children's Eye Center has launched a monthly newsletter. Our goal is to promote healthy eyes and proper ophthalmic care...

Jul 31

Myopia, Hyperopia, and Astigmatism: Understanding Refractive Errors

Most people know what it means to be near-sighted or far-sighted, and plenty are familiar with the word "astigmatism", even if some might...

May 15

Why Are My Child's Eyes Red? Well . . . It Depends!

At one point or another, and especially during allergy season, all of us may have noticed that the whites of our eyes are redder than...

May 1

Crossed Eyes: Understanding Strabismus

What's the difference between crossed eyes and strabismus? Trick question! They're one and the same. Put simply, Strabismus is a vision...

Mar 27

Routine vs. Medical Eye Exams: Which is Which?

What's the difference between a routine eye exam and a medical eye exam? Many patients and their families might be unclear on the...

Mar 18

Pediatric Cataracts: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment

Most people, have heard of cataracts, and know it pertains to the eyes. But what, exactly, does the condition entail? Put simply, a...

Feb 29

What is Amblyopia?

What is Amblyopia, and what does it mean for your child? To start with the basics, Amblyopia, or “lazy eye”, is reduced vision in one or...