If you're an avid athlete but also someone who needs to wear glasses while pursuing your athletic endeavors, it's ideal to ensure that your sports don't compromise your glasses. After you've been to your optometrist and are shopping for new glasses, it's ideal to look for a pair that is sleek, has non-breakable lenses and is otherwise conducive to the playing of sports. For example, you want to be sure that your glasses will comfortably fit under your hockey helmet.
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Accommodative esotropia is a form of strabismus, also called crossed eyes. This form of strabismus is seen in far-sighted children. Here are three things parents need to know about accommodative esotropia.
What are the signs of accommodative esotropia?
If your child has accommodative esotropia, you'll notice that one of their eyes is looking either upwards or inwards when the other eye is not doing the same. If you notice these signs, take your child to an optometrist for an exam.
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If you are sick and tired of wearing glasses, contacts are an ideal option. Does your child seem to have frustrations with glasses as well? Your child just might be ready for contact lenses. While it may seem unnerving to get contacts for a child, it is not at all unusual. In general, children can wear contacts at a young age, but there are some other factors that can help you make the final decision.
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By now, you already know that not wearing sunglasses on a sunny day and wearing your contacts while you sleep are bad for your eyes. However, these are not the only habits that can damage your eyes. You may be harming your eyes without even knowing it. Here are six habits that can hurt your eyes:
Rubbing Your Eyes
When your eyes itch, you probably do not think twice about rubbing them.
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If your eyesight is poor, you may be used to wearing your glasses during every waking hour, making it a no-brainer to bring them along when visiting an amusement park. While your glasses will be fine when checking out the sights and eating, you may be concerned about their safety when riding any roller coasters or other rides. If this is your first time visiting an amusement park since getting glasses, it can be confusing regarding whether their glasses should be worn or not.
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