Eye Didn't Know That! - Tips You Need Glasses

The Vision Council of America recommends that everyone has a regular eye exam. There are several telltale signs that it's time to visit an eye care professional (ECP) to have your eyesight and overall eye health checked. Among these are: Blurry vision Poor night vision Visual "floaters" Problems reading Eye stress, tired eyes Poor visual acuity even in broad daylight Increase in the frequency or severity of headaches Be sure to take your child to an ECP if you observe him or her: Sitting right up close to the television set Holding objects up very close to the face Having trouble seeing the blackboard at school If your child does need glasses, photochromic lenses, which change from light to dark when ultraviolet light is present, are a good option to consider. They have an eye health advantage by automatically providing 100% protection from harmful UV rays. And, they can actually boost a child's willingness to wear glasses. Kids find it's cool to wear glasses with "magic" lenses that darken in the sun.		Hyperopia is the clinical name for farsightedness. Farsightedness is when you can see objects clearly when they are far away, but they appear blurry when near by. Myopia is the clinical name for nearsightedness. Nearsightedness is when you can see objects clearly when they are close up, but they appear blurry when far away.