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9 Surprising Health Conditions an Eye Exam Can Uncover

9 Surprising Health Conditions an Eye Exam Can Uncover

by Baxter Eye Care | Oct 19, 2023 | Optical News

Did you know that an annual eye exam goes far beyond making sure that you are seeing your best? It is one of the few ways to uncover possible health concerns without imaging, surgery, or blood draws. Your optometrist is actually looking inside of your body as they...
How to Care for Your New Baby’s Vision Development

How to Care for Your New Baby’s Vision Development

by Baxter Eye Care | Oct 5, 2023 | Optical News

A New Parent’s Guide to Your Baby’s Vision Development We get it: Having a baby can feel overwhelming. Caring for an adorable new life is a big job, and there’s a lot to learn. One important area of focus new parents sometimes overlook is your...
Help Your Student Avoid Pink Eye This School Year

Help Your Student Avoid Pink Eye This School Year

by Baxter Eye Care | Sep 21, 2023 | Optical News

In the U.S. alone, students miss an average of 3 million school days a year due to symptoms of conjunctivitis or “pink eye” as it is commonly known. Pink eye is highly contagious and can spread rapidly in areas of close contact, such as schools, daycares,...
Is Your Student at Risk for Digital Eye Strain?

Is Your Student at Risk for Digital Eye Strain?

by Baxter Eye Care | Sep 7, 2023 | Optical News

Technology today offers your student so many good things, but Digital Eye Strain isn’t one of them. Also called Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), this condition is the result of prolonged use of tablets, computers, e-readers, and cell phones — every type of...
9 Student Behaviors That May Indicate A Misdiagnosed Vision Issue

9 Student Behaviors That May Indicate A Misdiagnosed Vision Issue

by Baxter Eye Care | Aug 17, 2023 | Optical News

Proper eye care in school-age children is invaluable to their overall health and well-being. Just look at the statistics: 1 in 5 American preschool-age children have an uncorrected vision issue. An estimated 10 million children under age 10 have vision problems....
5 Concerns Parents Voice About Their Student’s Vision

5 Concerns Parents Voice About Their Student’s Vision

by Baxter Eye Care | Aug 3, 2023 | Optical News

It’s back-to-school season! As a parent, you know that your child needs all of the tools and resources available to be successful in the classroom, on the athletic field, and at social events — as well as to maintain a positive self-image. Did you know...
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