Big News for Parents of Nearsighted Kids If your child is nearsighted (myopic), there’s exciting news that could change the way parents manage their children’s vision. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially approved Stellest™ lenses, the first spectacle lens specifically designed to slow the progression of myopia in children. This [...]
Fall's Indoor Shift: Battling Myopia in Kids with Outdoor Time October brings with it the beauty of fall: changing leaves, pumpkin patches, and cozy evenings. But it also brings changes that can impact your child’s vision. With the end of Daylight Savings Time, shorter days, longer nights, and colder weather in some areas [...]
Ensure Their Eyes are Ready to Learn September means new backpacks, sharpened pencils, and the excitement of heading back to school. As parents prepare their children for a successful year, one of the most important school-readiness steps often gets overlooked: ensuring their eyes are truly ready to learn. Many parents believe a school [...]
Back-to-School Vision: Why Clear Eyesight Matters for Your Child’s Success As the school year begins, parents are focused on giving their children every opportunity to succeed: new shoes, sharpened pencils, and a positive attitude. But one critical factor is often overlooked: clear, healthy vision. At Treehouse Eyes, we specialize in protecting and preserving [...]
Why Vision Health Should Be at the Top of Your Back-to-School Checklist As we flip the calendar to July, the back-to-school season is quickly approaching. Parents everywhere are checking off shopping lists, organizing school supplies, coordinating schedules, and preparing their kids for another year of growth and learning. But while you're focused on [...]
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 [...]
