KNOWLEDGE CENTER

Just as children’s eye exams differ from those for adults, children’s glasses are also uniquely specialized. At University Children’s Eye Center, we emphasize that glasses for young patients, especially children age six and under, are not simply smaller versions of adult frames. Proper fit, durability, and lens quality are essential for both comfort and effective vision correction. For this reason, we strongly recommend optical shops that specialize in children’s eyewear. Our

As we gather with family and friends this holiday season, we’re grateful for the gift of healthy vision, and for the opportunity to help your children see, learn, and play their very best. In this month’s newsletter, we’re sharing a few ways to keep little eyes happy and healthy: a fun video featuring our doctors’ favorite Thanksgiving foods, an exciting update on Stellest lenses for myopia control, and expert advice on how to spot and address headaches linked to vision issue

Stellest lenses, now FDA-approved in the United States, represent an important advancement in the management of childhood myopia (nearsightedness). These innovative lenses are designed not just to correct vision, but also to help slow the progression of myopia over time, an increasingly common concern for children and families. At University Children’s Eye Center, our doctors are closely following the rollout of Stellest lenses and are excited about their potential. In simple