KNOWLEDGE CENTER

One of the most common things parents say about their child’s vision is, “But they can see fine!” And they may be right. Your child may see well enough to get through the day without obviously struggling. But that doesn't necessarily mean their eyes are developing normally or that both eyes are seeing equally well. Children don't always know when they have a vision problem. They may assume that the way they see is the way everyone sees. Children May Not Know Their Vision Is D

Labor Day weekend is a great opportunity for families to slow down, enjoy some time together, and make the most of the last days of summer. University Children’s Eye Center will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. Our office will resume regular hours on Tuesday, September 8. We wish all of our patients and their families a safe, happy, and relaxing Labor Day weekend! If your child needs a routine eye exam or you have concerns about their vision

Have you ever taken a photograph of your child and noticed that one pupil looks white instead of showing the usual red reflection? It may be easy to dismiss as a trick of the camera, but a white or unusual reflection in a child's pupil can sometimes be a sign of an underlying eye condition that needs to be evaluated. This phenomenon is known as leukocoria, or a white pupil. While there can be harmless explanations for an unusual reflection in a photograph, a persistent or rep