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Back to School Eye Care

Life's Too Short

September 4, 2018

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Show Notes

back-to-school-eye-careSchool is back in session. Your kids are prepared with supplies and lunches, but are their eyes ready?

Five Tips for Eye Health

  1. Get your child an eye exam.
  2. Instill a hand washing habit to avoid pinkeye.
  3. Invest in protective eyewear for sports. 
  4. Reduce eyestrain by encouraging 20 minute breaks from screens after 20 minutes of use.
  5. Sunglasses will reduce exposure to harmful UV rays.
Listen as Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss how you can prepare your child's eyes for school.

Topics

ParentingKidsChildren's-HealthEye-Health