Tag Archive: Dr. Patel

My Child Has Myopia – Now What?

My Child Has Myopia—Now What? My Child Has Myopia—Now What? Trouble seeing the board at school, frequent squinting, complaints of headaches, a rising amount of screen time—whatever prompted you to schedule an eye appointment for your child, it was clear:

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Does Screen Time Accelerate Myopia Progression?

Does Screen Time Accelerate Myopia Progression? Does Screen Time Accelerate Myopia Progression? The global pandemic has forced many children indoors causing a rapid rise in screen time. As screen time accelerates, so does concern among parents about the impact on

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What is Myopia?

What Is Myopia? What Is Myopia? It’s not a word that most people use every day, but myopia is becoming an increasingly more common condition. Myopia, more commonly known as nearsightedness, is the inability to see objects clearly at a

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