HEALTH & WELLNESS
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• Comprehensive vision and
eye health evaluations
SEEING INTO THE FUTURE
• Complete contact lens
services, including scleral
lens fits
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 in the classroom, making learning more interactive and current than most
textbook learning.
The AOA’s 2015 American Eye-Q® survey states 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 find 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 the computer or tablet, keep the television off during
dinnertime and instead enjoy conversation together. Optometrists also researched
the importance of natural sunlight exposure to the eyes and say that the lack of
exposure to natural light could affect the growth and development of vision.
• Fashionable eyewear,
including our newest
arrival... Oakley
• New patients welcome
Rebecca Woodring, OD Shannon Mihalacki, OD
Dr. Michael Lacina
DIGITAL EYESTRAIN
• Burning
• Fatigue
• Itchy or tired
• Blurry vision
• Increased headaches
• 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.
KEEP YOUR TEETH & GUMS HEALTHY
A big smile can say a lot about your overall health, so if you’ve been skipping out
on the dentist, you may want to schedule your visit. A yearly dental visit protects
against poor oral health that can lead to greater problems down the road. Good
oral hygiene, including brushing at least twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste
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