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Robert F. Good, II, D.M.D., M.D.S.
Ronald S. Good, D.M.D., M.S.
Board Certified Orthodontic Specialists
Treatment Years
Now is the time to treat the years of
damage that the sun and other elements
have caused to your skin.
• Put the right nutrients into your
body. It’s important to make sure your
body is getting all the nutrients it needs
on the inside for radiant skin on the
outside. This includes lots of water!
• Take cover when heading outside.
SPF products shouldn’t be skipped at
this age either and should be applied
daily. Try adding a hat and cover your
skin to prevent overexposure to the
harmful rays of the sun, even in the
cooler months.
• Find a good retinoid. Derived from
vitamin A, retinoids boost collagen
production in the skin to stimulate
blood vessels and unclog pores.
SEEING INTO THE FUTURE
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Twenty-first century children will be
looking beyond genetics as a cause for
needing corrective eyewear, according to
the American Optometric Association
(AOA). In the Digital Age, children
are exposed to electronic devices their
whole lives as an integral part of social
and educational practices. Teachers are
continuing to increase the amount of
digital technology used in the classroom,
and it is expected that computer
simulations will account for much of the
learning style in the future. Both teachers
and parents are finding that children are
adapting well to the use of technology
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in the classroom, making learning
more interactive and current than most
textbook learning.
The AOA’s 2015 American Eye-Q
survey stated that 41 percent of parents
say their kids spend three or more hours
per day using digital devices, and 66
percent of kids have their own smartphone
or tablet. As technology becomes more
of an essential part of modern life, it is
important for parents to facilitate balance
in their children’s digital usage. Electronic
devices, including televisions, give off
blue and violet light that may affect vision
by causing eyestrain and discomfort. If
your child has to do homework using
a computer or tablet, then keep the
television and other devices off during
dinnertime and enjoy conversation
together. Optometrists also researched the
importance of natural sunlight exposure to
the eyes and say that a lack of exposure to
natural light could affect the growth and
development of vision.
Digital eyestrain symptoms
• Burning
• Itchy or tired
• Increased headaches
• Fatigue
• Blurry vision
• Head and neck pain
The best way to properly monitor eye
and vision health is to make sure your
child gets a comprehensive eye exam
every year.