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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
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.
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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.
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,