Children's Eye Exams Blog Articles
- Sep 26, 2024
- Market Mall Optometry
7 Signs Your Child Might Need an Eye Exam
As a parent, ensuring your child's health and well-being is a top priority. While regular check-ups and vaccinations are well known, eye health can sometimes be overlooked. Children often can’t articulate their vision problems, so it’s. . .
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- Aug 29, 2024
- Market Mall Optometry
Calgary Kids Eye Exam: Preparing Your Child for Their First Eye Exam
As parents, we want to ensure that our children have the best possible start in life. One of the essential steps in doing so is taking care of their vision health. Your child's first eye exam is a significant milestone, not just for their eyes. . .
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- Aug 08, 2024
- Market Mall Optometry
Calgary Kids Eye Exams: The Benefits of Comprehensive Eye Exams for School-Aged Kids
As September rolls into Calgary, the shift from summer to fall brings cooler temperatures, crisp air, and beautiful autumnal scenery. However, for many Calgarians, this seasonal transition also marks the onset of uncomfortable dry eye symptoms. At. . .
- Jul 04, 2024
- Market Mall Optometry
Calgary Kids Eye Exams: How to Make Back-to-School Eye Exams Fun for Kids
As the new school year approaches, parents are busy checking off items on their back-to-school lists. One crucial item that often gets overlooked is the eye exam. At Market Mall Optometry, we understand that taking your child for an eye exam can. . .
- Jun 20, 2024
- Market Mall Optometry
Calgary Children's Eye Exams: Why Summer is the Perfect Time for Your Child's Eye Exam
As the school year comes to a close and the sun shines brightly over Calgary, families are eager to enjoy the warm weather and outdoor activities. Amidst the excitement, there's an essential task that often gets overlooked: ensuring your. . .
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- May 30, 2024
- Market Mall Optometry
5 Ways to Improve Your Child's Vision Health This Summer
As summer arrives and school lets out, children look forward to a season of outdoor adventures, sports, and fun activities. However, amidst all the excitement, it’s easy to overlook the importance of maintaining good vision health. At Market Mall. . .
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- Jul 27, 2023
- Market Mall Optometry
The Importance of Regular Eye Exams for Children: What Parents Should Know
As parents, we are the gatekeepers of our children's health. We monitor their diet, ensure they get enough sleep, and take them for regular check-ups. But how often do we consider our child's eye health? Many of us tend to overlook the. . .
- Jun 07, 2022
- Market Mall Optometry
How Too Much Screen Time Can Affect Your Child's Eye Health
3 Common Screen-Related Eye Problems And What To Do About Them Dry Eyes People blink less often when they are staring at a screen. Blink rate has been measured to decrease by about 66% when a person is focusing on a screen versus when they are. . .
- May 10, 2022
- Market Mall Optometry
Nystagmus Awareness Day: Supporting Your Child After Diagnosis
4 Ways To Help With Nystagmus 1. Help Your Child Identify Items Because your child may struggle to see items unless they are very close to their face, it can help if there are certain identifiers that make it easier for them to tell what are. . .
- Mar 04, 2022
- Market Mall Optometry
Save Your Vision Month: Help Your Child Develop Good Vision Habits For Life
Healthy Eye Habits To Instill In Children Regular Eye Exams. Children should receive their first eye exam when they are around 6 months old. While this may seem young, it is vital for the early detection of eye illnesses that present early, such. . .
- Jan 14, 2022
- Market Mall Optometry
Does Your Child Need Eyeglasses? The Eye See… Eye Learn Program Can Help.
The Importance Of Child Eye Exams. There are two main benefits of early eye exams: Assess Your Child’s Eye Health. It is extremely important to monitor children’s eye health as there are many eye conditions that can develop in early. . .
- Nov 26, 2021
- Market Mall Optometry
How Optometrists Diagnose Retinoblastomas During A Children's Eye Exam
What Retinoblastoma Is And How An Eye Doctor Identifies It What Is Retinoblastoma? Retinoblastoma is a type of eye cancer that causes tumours to grow in the retina. The retina is a thin layer of tissue in the back of the eye that contains. . .
- Oct 27, 2021
- Market Mall Optometry
How An Eye Doctor Tests For Astigmatism During An Eye Exam
What Is Astigmatism? A normal cornea should be more or less spherical. Someone with astigmatism, however, has a cornea that is shaped more like a football. This alters the way light is normally bent upon entering the retina, resulting in blurry. . .
- Sep 22, 2021
- Market Mall Optometry
An Optometrist Guide To Back To School Eye Care: Preventing Digital Eye Strain In Children
Risks Associated With Too Much Screen Time In Children Digital technology has provided many benefits such as easier access to entertainment, education, and communication, however, overexposure and prolonged use of digital devices can also have. . .
- Jul 29, 2021
- Market Mall Optometry
3 Differences Between Children’s Eye Exams And Adult Eye Exams
What To Expect During A Comprehensive Eye Exam For Both Children, Adults, And Seniors Vision tests: While looking at an eye chart, your optometrist will check for nearsightedness, farsightedness, presbyopia, and astigmatism. If necessary, your. . .
- Feb 14, 2021
- Market Mall Optometry
Surprising Clues That Your Child Has a Vision Problem
Your child needs healthy and clear vision to read, write, use the computer, and even play. Here are some common warning signs of vision problems in children and how regular and comprehensive eye exams can help keep their eyesight. . .
- Jan 17, 2021
- Market Mall Optometry
5 Ways to Make Sure Your Child’s Eye Exam Goes Smoothly
Is your child due for a visit to their Calgary eye doctor? Here are some simple tips to help prepare your child for their next eye exam so the appointment goes as smoothly as possible. Given that 80 per cent of learning happens through sight, a. . .
- Dec 10, 2020
- Market Mall Optometry
5 Tips to Get Your Kid Excited About Wearing Eyeglasses
Wearing eyeglasses can be a huge challenge for young children, especially during the adjustment period. Here are five simple tips to help your kid get excited about their new pair of spectacles. Clear and comfortable vision is required for your. . .
- Sep 15, 2020
- Market Mall Optometry
4 Ways Poor Vision Affects Your Child’s Performance in School
Did you know that poor vision can greatly hinder your child’s ability to succeed in school? Our Calgary optometrists offer a wide range of services, including comprehensive eye exams, eyeglasses, and contact lens fittings, to keep your little. . .
- Feb 29, 2020
- Market Mall Optometry
Why a Children's Eye Exam is Important
Finding a good Calgary children's eye doctor can be challenging. Some optometry clinics cater more to adults, while others sometimes solely focus on providing seniors care. At Market Mall Optometry we're proud to provide children with the. . .
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