Back to School

It’s hard to believe but it’s that time of year again.  Time to start thinking about going back to school.  While you are making a supply list of notebooks and backpacks, add your child’s eye exam to the top of the list.

Even if there’s no evidence of a problem, it is important for your child to be examined before entering school.  The eye doctors at WGEC recommend that a child have an eye exam before age 3.  School age children should have exams yearly because vision problems can emerge as children grow.  Signs of vision related problems can include squnting, closing or covering an eye, holding a book close to the face, headaches, and using a finger as a place marker when reading.

As with most problems in life, the earlier it is caught, the better.   Start your child off on the right foot this school year; schedule their eye exam today.  Our live online scheduler makes scheduling an appointment easier than ever.  Simply choose the date and time you would prefer, fill out your online paperwork and we will start preparing for your visit.  We look forward to seeing you soon.

Fireworks Safety

The sights and sounds of a fireworks display are a traditional part of a 4th of July celebration. Unfortunately, fireworks can also lead to another annual tradition – a trip to the emergency room. Approximately 6,400 Americans are treated annually for fireworks-related injuries during the 4th of July holiday period. And of those, almost 1,600 are treated for injuries to the eye.

Every year, as many as 400 Americans lose sight in one or both eyes due to fireworks.  Almost half of those injuries happen in children under the age of 14.  This year, celebrate safely; leave fireworks in the hands of professionals.