Protect Your Child's Vision in Summer As June rolls in and the school year winds down, families everywhere are gearing up for a season of sunshine, travel, and outdoor fun. But while summer is often seen as a break for kids, it's not a break for their vision health—especially when it comes to [...]
It's a Good Time to Take a Look at Your Child's Vision As parents, we do everything we can to protect our children—keeping them safe, feeding them well, and making sure they thrive at school and in life. But there’s one area that often gets overlooked: their eyesight. Sponsored by the National Eye [...]
Outdoor Play Cuts Kids' Myopia Risk As caregivers, we all want our children to thrive, both physically and mentally. In today’s digital age, it's increasingly important to encourage children to engage in outdoor activities to reduce screen time and promote healthy eye development. While outdoor play offers numerous benefits, one of the most [...]
Increased time outdoors can slow the progression of myopia. As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, spring offers the perfect opportunity to get kids outside. But did you know that outdoor play isn’t just great for their physical and mental health— it can also help protect their vision? Research shows that [...]
February Highlights Myopia's Long-Term Risks February is Low Vision Awareness Month, a time to highlight vision impairments that cannot be corrected with glasses or contacts. Childhood myopia (nearsightedness) can lead to severe vision problems later in life if left untreated. Why Childhood Myopia Matters: Myopia occurs when the eye grows [...]
Myopia in Kids Tied to Glaucoma Risk Did you know that childhood myopia (blurry distance vision) can increase the risk of developing serious eye diseases like glaucoma later in life? Glaucoma, often called the "silent thief of sight," is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, usually due to increased [...]
Celebrating the Gift of Sight December is a time for giving, and what better gift to offer your child than healthy vision? At Treehouse Eyes, we’re celebrating Gift of Sight Month by sharing myopia management tips that can make a world of difference for your child’s eyesight. These "gifts" are small steps that [...]
Take the Risk Assessment As the holiday season approaches and we reflect on the things we’re most grateful for, it’s easy to overlook one of the most important gifts of all: our vision. For children, their eyes are thankful for everything they experience—from the colors of autumn leaves to the joy of spending [...]
Beware of the Myopia Monster! As the weather cools down and days grow shorter, many children are spending more time indoors—perfect conditions for the Myopia Monster to strike! But what is the Myopia Monster, and why is it something parents should be on the lookout for? We’ll show you how to spot the [...]
Free Myopia Screenings at Treehouse Eyes At the start of back-to-school season, parents are busy checking off their to-do lists: new school supplies, clothes, and perhaps a fresh haircut for their children. But there's one crucial item that often gets overlooked—eye health. At Treehouse Eyes, we want to remind parents of the importance [...]
