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Back to school season is fast approaching, and while you are probably busy sorting out sports kits, stationery and other equipment that your child will need for the new school year, you may have overlooked another important aspect of educational preparation – a visit to your pediatric optometrist.

Most people know the importance of protecting their skin from solar radiation. Many, however, do not understand the importance of protecting their eyes from ultraviolet rays from the sun.

An eye specialist prescribes glasses or contact lenses to correct your vision. These vital tools are made of uniquely designed materials that protect your eyes from UV and blue light as well.

Clinical data substantiate that different pathogens cause different types of eye infections. Because of this, varied symptoms surface. Eye doctors advise that each set of symptoms may need a distinct treatment.

We are writing to inform you on our prevention procedures, following the CDC’s (Center for Disease Control) guidelines to prevent or limit the spread of contagious illnesses. We ask that you help us in those efforts in light of the events regarding COVID-19.

An eye emergency happens any time you have chemicals in your eye, an injury, a foreign object in your eye, or a burn in the area. You should get medical attention right away if you have redness, pain, or swelling in your eyes. If you do not have the right treatment, then the eye damage can cause your vision to be lost permanently.

Routine eye examinations are necessary for everyone, including children. However, many people don’t take their kids for regular eye appointments unless they complain about their sight. What they may not realize is that these examinations provide preventative measures that protect the long-term vision of your child that are just as valuable as diagnostic tools to deal with an obvious issue with the health of their eyes or their eyesight.

Glaucoma is a fairly common eye condition in which the optic nerve which connects the eye to the brain becomes damaged. This damage occurs because of an accumulation of pressure inside the eye. If glaucoma isn’t diagnosed and treated fairly quickly, it can lead to vision loss and unfortunately, any vision that is lost due to glaucoma cannot be restored. 

Do you find that your eyes feel persistently dry, scratchy and uncomfortable? If so, you could be suffering from a common condition called dry eye. Dry eye, which is also referred to as dry eye syndrome and dry eye disease, affects most people at least once during their lifetime. However, a percentage of patients will suffer from chronic dry eye symptoms that require professional treatment in order to alleviate them.

Looking after our eyes properly should be a priority and having an FSA makes this task much more manageable. This is because there are a variety of important eligible eye care expenses that can help you to maintain healthy, functioning eyes and enjoy clear vision.