Published: 15 December 2025 | Updated: 28 September 2026 | Author: Smart Vision Optometry. TL;DR Summary: Myopia makes distant objects look blurred and can progress during childhood. Correcting blur and slowing progression are different goals. High myopia carries additional long-term eye-health risks, and no single intervention guarantees that progression will stop.
Published: 15 November 2025 | Updated: 29 September 2026 | Author: Smart Vision Optometry. TL;DR Summary: This article discusses signs that may prompt a child’s eye assessment, including squinting or an eye turn. Observations are not a diagnosis. Reading, attention and developmental concerns also need appropriate assessment. Eye care must not be used as a reason to delay educational support or change prescribed ADHD medicine.
Published: 28 October 2025 | Updated: 27 September 2026 | Author: Smart Vision Optometry. TL;DR Summary: Blepharitis affects the eyelid margins and can occur alongside dry eye. Crusting, irritation and watering warrant attention. An assessment helps identify the cause and a suitable care routine; treatment often needs ongoing review.
