Fall is just around the corner, and for millions of children, that means back to school. As the summer winds down, it’s a good time to prepare for the school year ahead. One way to start off on the right foot is to make sure your child’s vision is protected, and their eyesight is good.

August is Children’s Eye Health Month. The blog below takes a look at common eye problems in children and eye tips to start the school year right. 
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Occasional eye pain is common.  Usually, eye pain is not anything serious. In most cases, eye pain goes away without any treatment, but in other instances, eye pain can be an indicator of a serious eye problem. How can you tell the difference between eye pain that is serious and pain that is minor? Keep reading to find out. 

With all the different eye problems that can develop, it is sometimes challenging to know when a condition is something to have checked out. To be on the safe side, it never hurts to see your eye doctor to have symptoms evaluated. It’s also helpful to learn more about certain eye conditions, including symptoms and treatments. Below are a few common eye conditions. 

Did you ever wake up with itchy red eyes or a little bump on your eyelid? Eye problems are common. Although many eye conditions are minor and do not cause any lasting issues, they may still be uncomfortable.

There are several different types of eye conditions that can affect your eye health and/or your vision. Continue reading below to learn the symptoms to look for and the treatments available. 
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