Pediatrics

FACTS ABOUT PINK EYE (CONJUNCTIVITIS) If you are a parent or a teacher, you are well aware of the scrouge of Pink Eye Conjunctivitis in a classroom. Once a child gets it, others go down like dominoes with the infection. This contagion of inflamed eyes is an enthusiastic traveler, spreading quickly through direct contact with…

SIGNS OF EPIPHORA Infants come with their own, special share of common baby-related illnesses. But, along with the usual coughs, colds and digestive troubles, parents also have to be constantly aware of signs of problems related to the eye. Babies cannot communicate discomforts in the eye without crying, and tears can camouflage an eye condition…

TOYS NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN Every year around the Holidays, WATCH (World Against Toys Causing Harm) releases its annual list of the `10 Most Dangerous Toys’ currently in stores. This year, their list includes as many as 7 toys that pose grave risks of eye injury and vision loss among children. Please be aware of…

TOYS SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN A toy store at Christmastime is an irresistible destination for both parents and children. Everything from the festive window dressings, to attractive discounts and fabulous Holiday stock displays are designed to promote the season’s impulse to buy, buy, buy. It’s easy to indulge kids at this time, and get them all…

WHAT TO KNOW WHEN BUYING EYEGLASSES FOR CHILDREN Getting kids to wear eyeglasses for the first time is a potentially traumatic experience for both parent and child. It’s a whole new – and initially restrictive – way of looking at the world. A youngster’s world that is one, big rough-and-tumble of joyful games, grand adventures…

PREVENT YOUR CHILD FROM SUFFERING AN EYE INJURY About one-third of all eye injuries in the US happen to children 17 years old or younger. The team at King LASIK is dedicated to your child’s eye safety. In this post, we discuss how to prevent your child from suffering an eye injury, as well as steps…

FACTS ABOUT CATARACTS When you think of cataracts, do you envision your grandparents? If so, you are not alone. Many people associate cataracts with older age. However, not just older adults develop cataracts. Here, King LASIK explores the answer to the question, “Can kids get cataracts”? What Is a Cataract? A cataract refers to a…