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The Importance of Sunglasses for Kids

The Importance of Sunglasses for Kids

by Courtney Gursky | May 1, 2026 | Children's Eye Care, Eyewear

If you’ve ever chased a child down the beach to reapply sunscreen, you already know how quickly sun protection can slip your mind once the fun begins. Sunglasses often fall into that same category, but your child’s eyes need protection just as much as their skin.   In...
Frequent Squinting and Eye Rubbing: Could My Child Be Nearsighted?

Frequent Squinting and Eye Rubbing: Could My Child Be Nearsighted?

by Courtney Gursky | Mar 1, 2026 | Children's Eye Care, Myopia Management

If you’ve started noticing your child squinting at the TV, rubbing their eyes after homework, or drifting closer to books and screens, you may wonder what’s going on. Sometimes those habits are simply fatigue. Other times, they’re early signs of nearsightedness...
Why Is My Child Struggling to See the Board at School?

Why Is My Child Struggling to See the Board at School?

by Courtney Gursky | Jan 1, 2026 | Children's Eye Care, Myopia Management

Is your child squinting to read the board, moving closer to the front of the classroom, or holding books right up to their face? Kids often show signs of vision trouble without saying anything about blurry eyesight. They might not realize anything is wrong, so they...
Can You Reverse Myopia? What Current Research Shows

Can You Reverse Myopia? What Current Research Shows

by Courtney Gursky | Oct 1, 2025 | Children's Eye Care, Myopia Management

Myopia (nearsightedness) rates are increasing around the world, and this trend has many parents understandably concerned about their child’s long-term eye health. While blurry vision can be corrected with glasses or contact lenses, the underlying changes to the eyes...
Why Is Myopia in Kids Becoming More Common?

Why Is Myopia in Kids Becoming More Common?

by Courtney Gursky | Sep 1, 2025 | Children's Eye Care, Myopia Management

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is becoming more common among children everywhere, including right here in Baldwin County. That’s why myopia control in Orange Beach has become essential for protecting your child’s long-term vision health. Our experienced eye doctor, Dr....
Screen Time & Kids’ Vision: How to Protect Your Child’s Eyes

Screen Time & Kids’ Vision: How to Protect Your Child’s Eyes

by Courtney Gursky | Aug 1, 2025 | Children's Eye Care

Screen time is now an integral part of kids’ lives due to online learning, social media, and video games. From July 2021 through December 2023, half of U.S. teens aged 12–17 spent four or more hours a day on screens (50.4%).¹ All that screen time can contribute...
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