By Dr. Sara Thompson May 27 2019 It seems that everywhere I go I see children on tablets and smartphones. Even though this new technology is quite useful and exciting, many parents wonder what the ramifications are? How are these devices impacting our children’s eye development and health? How do we as parents, use them…
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2 MONTHS Activity: ∙Stimulating both sides of the body by moving a child’s arms or legs simultaneously, as parents tend to do naturally, is helpful in fostering appropriate bilateral and binocular development. 4 MONTHS Activity: ∙Use a nightlight in your baby’s room. Change the crib’s position frequently and your child’s position in it. ∙Keep reach-and-touch…
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At Two months? Learning to look For the first six to eight weeks of life, it is normal for a child’s eyes to not always track together. This should not be a concern unless the child’s eyes are never aligned or their alignment does not gradually improve. Tears are normal for many children because the…
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Prenatal care: A bright start When you are expecting, proper prenatal care and nutrition are very important to the development of healthy eyes and the related nervous system. Researchers are continually discovering more about the link between nutrition and eyesight. At birth: Opening to a new world It might take a moment or two for…
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