It’s that time of year again, when children of all ages tear into Christmas presents and holiday gifts with excitement!

​Before you allow your child to rush to open his or her gifts though, we invite you to make sure the presents they’re about to open do not present any hazards to their eyes, if you want to protect your child’s eyes and vision this holiday season.
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When your child receives a type 1 diabetes diagnosis, it’s devastating. Although it comes with a lifetime of management, thankfully, type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition, and your son or daughter can grow to old age if managed properly. While many systems in the body can be affected by diabetes, it’s important to know how diabetes can affect your child’s eyes and the risks to his or her vision.
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As a parent, of course one of your top concerns is your child’s safety. You teach your kids to look both ways when crossing the street, wear a bike helmet, and buckle up in the car, but accidents also happen in the home. In fact, according to the AAO, about 50 percent of eye injuries occur at home. While young children may be especially vulnerable to eye injuries, older children and teens are also prone to eye injuries in the home.
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​As your college-age child starts his or her school year, you are sure to have a lot on your mind. Of course, your college student’s health, safety, and wellbeing are probably amongst your top concerns. To alleviate some of that angst, one thing you can do is to speak with your son or daughter about safety and protecting his or her eyes from injury at school this year, whether participating in sports, recreational activities, classroom / lab work, or outdoor activities. 
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Eyestrain is a common issue, especially among college students. Any activity that involves the extended use of the eyes, from reading to driving, can lead to eyestrain, but in the digital age we live in, eyestrain can occur even easier.
 
Focusing on devices such as computers, tablets, and smartphones can lead to tired, sore eyes. Whether your child is spending time reading online for a school project or checking Facebook posts, it can result in tired eyes. Symptoms of eyestrain can include: