Kids Health Archives - Crown Vision Center | Eyecare | St. Louis Eye Doctor | Eyeglasses | Sunglasses

Three Common Eye Problems in Children

by Daryl Spector | May 6, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Kids Health

Have you noticed your child rubbing his or her eyes frequently? Or squinting to see things that are far away? These are just a couple of the signs and symptoms that a child might have vision problems or other eye disorders. Kids need strong eyesight to read, to learn,...

Sports Glasses for Kids: Are They Necessary?

by Crown Vision | Mar 1, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Eyeglasses, Glasses, Kids Health

Do you have a little athlete? If your kids play sports — whether competitively or just for fun — they’re at greater risk of eye injuries. Here’s what you need to know about protective eyewear. You put your kids in sports because there are such a variety of health...

What Does It Mean to Be Color Blind?

by Daryl Spector | Oct 21, 2020 | Eye Care, Eye Disease, Eye Health, Kids Health

If you have difficulties distinguishing certain colors, you might have a form of color blindness. But does having this vision condition actually mean you can’t see color at all? Here we learn more about how our eyes perceive color, and why some people see colors much...

Buying Children’s Eyeglasses: What to Consider

by Crown Vision | Aug 19, 2020 | Eyeglasses, Glasses, Kids Health

Once your child or teen has an eye exam and receives a vision prescription, now comes the fun part: They get to pick out their very own eyeglasses. In addition to helping your child see clearly, the right eyeglasses can boost confidence and protect little eyes. These...

What to Expect at Your Kid’s Eye Exam

by Crown Vision | Aug 12, 2020 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Kids Health

For kids, a trip to the eye doctor can be both scary and exciting. They’re exposed to a new environment, all that strange equipment, plus attention from unfamiliar people. If this is your child’s first comprehensive eye exam, here’s what you and your little one can...

Back-to-School Eye Care for Kids: What You Need to Know in 2020

by Crown Vision | Aug 6, 2020 | Kids Health, News

It’s almost back-to-school time! Are your little one’s eyes ready for the new year? With virtual learning becoming the norm, find out how you can help keep their eyes healthy despite extra screen time, and why an eye exam is still so important. Take Care With Screen...