The strong summer sun is here! Camps and sports are just around the corner, and with all that time spent under the sun, kids are more vulnerable to vision damage. Did you know that children have a higher risk of getting eye damage from harmful UV-A and UV-B rays? Not only do they tend to spend more time outside than adults but their eyes actually absorb up to 70% more UV rays. Talk about having sensitive eyes! While the kids are making the best of summer fun, it’s important to ensure their eyes are protected, too.
How can you protect your child’s eyes this summer? According to the experienced team at Focused Eye Care, you can:
- Purchase sunglasses: Sometimes, protecting your child’s eyes is as simple as selecting a solid pair of sunglasses. Make sure they block 75 to 99 percent of visible light but 99 to 100 percent of UV-A and UV-B light. Remember, UV-A and UV-B light does the most damage!
- Invest in sports eyewear: Unlike regular sunglasses, sports eyewear creates a seal over your child’s eyes that blocks irritants such as sand, rocks, and even fingers. In a sports-filled summer, you never know when you’ll need that sort of protection!
- Book an appointment with a licensed pediatric optometrist: Parents in the Nashua area make note: Focused Eye Care has just welcomed Dr. Catherine Johnson, a Pediatric Optometrist, to its team. She recommends getting a pediatric eye exam before participating in outdoor summer activities like camps and sports. Ready to see her? Book an appointment today!
Even though it might seem easier (and less time-consuming!) to just buy sunglasses or eyewear for the kiddos, the best way to ensure they maintain healthy vision is to book yearly checkups with a pediatric optometrist. Dr. Johnson makes it her mission to treat eye health holistically year-round! Her expertise in pediatric optometry and visual disabilities is a welcome addition to Southern New Hampshire.
Visit the Focused Eye Care website to book an appointment with Dr. Johnson today!
Focused Eye Care has offices in Nashua and Milford. Patients in the Nashua area can call or text 603-882-0311. Patients in the Milford area can call or text 603-673-1330.
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