by South Charleston - Nitro Eye Care | Oct 13, 2017 | Optical News
A common question many parents have is: “When is my child old enough to wear contact lenses?” Contact lenses can offer several benefits over other forms of vision correction for kids but how do you know the timing is right? Physically, your...
by South Charleston - Nitro Eye Care | Sep 25, 2017 | Optical News
Even a minor eye injury can cause serious, lifelong eye damage. Bleeding in the eye caused by an eye injury may lead to glaucoma later in life. Eye injuries can cause loss of vision or complete loss of an eye. Eye injuries can happen at any time anywhere. Children in...
by South Charleston - Nitro Eye Care | Aug 15, 2017 | Optical News
Good Vision….Important for a Successful School Year for Students Parents everywhere are racing to get the entire back to school checklist completed; school supplies, new clothes, bigger shoes and physical exams at the Pediatrician. Eye exams need to be...
by South Charleston - Nitro Eye Care | Jul 18, 2017 | Optical News
If you play sports, you should keep two things in mind related to your vision: protection and vision performance. Sports lenses protect the wearer’s eyes. Sports such as tennis, baseball, softball and racquetball may have ball speeds of 90 mph or more. In...
by South Charleston - Nitro Eye Care | Jun 26, 2017 | Optical News
Children usually get more sun exposure than adults because many of their activities are outdoors including recess, sports and playtime. This increased exposure to sunlight also increases children’s exposure to damaging ultraviolet (UV) light – an...
by South Charleston - Nitro Eye Care | May 23, 2017 | Optical News
For most of us, the eyes are the most cherished of our senses. Yet we potentially expose them to danger simply by going outside. Over time, the sun’s rays can seriously damage the eyes and surrounding skin, sometimes leading to vision loss and conditions from...
