No. In fact, the opposite may be true. If a child does not wear the glasses prescribed, normal vision development can be adversely affected. [Back to Top]

Your Optometrist will explain the purpose of your prescription and when they should be worn. In most cases, glasses will not cause any deterioration that would not otherwise occur. However, wearing glasses for activities different than recommended (i.e. distance glasses worn to read up close) may make the eyes work harder than they need to.

No, your eyes will not get "worse" from wearing glasses. This is one of the biggest eye myths perpetuated by a few individuals. When most patients talk about their eyes getting "worse", they usually are referring to their glasses prescription increasing. Just because your prescription changed and you wear glasses does not mean the glasses caused the change in prescription.

No. Once you start wearing glasses you prefer the new clear image so, when you take your glasses off, the image you see seems worse by comparison but, in fact, it hasn’t changed.

The aim of all Ultralase vision correction is to improve your eyesight. Everything we do is targeted to achieve that, from the equipment we install to the recruitment of highly-skilled specialists, from the procedures we follow to the assessments we make. In a minority of cases, there is need for retreatment. Read the safety and risks section for more detail. Recent evidence suggests that stability of outcome is excellent for ten or more years post-treatment.

Many people have watched their eyesight become significantly worse in a very short time after wearing full-power, compensating lenses. Yet, many of these people watch their eyesight improve again after removing these lenses. Most of us have good eyesight as children. Just as we naturally learn to walk, we also learn to see and develop correct eyesight habits. Research shows that many eyesight problems start when vision is strained.

Children may be given an eyeglass prescription as young as one year old. For the healthy growth of the eye ball it is necessary to have a clear focused image on the retina.

No. Glasses and contact lenses allow you to see comfortably. When you remove them, you see less comfortably. This contrast is what makes some people believe their vision is worse for wearing glasses. Corrective lenses won’t make your vision problems go away, nor will they worsen them. They only correct the symptoms.

This is not true. In fact, prescription eyeglasses can prevent further damage to the eyes. Depending on your prescription, an eyecare professional will probably fit you in either single vision or multifocal lenses. The single vision lens is designed to optimize your vision at one distance only: near for reading or work at the computer; or far for distance (watching a movie or driving).

If you have lost some sight from macular degeneration, don't be afraid to use your eyes to do the things you want to do. Feel free to continue to read, watch TV and perform other routine activities. Normal use of your eyes will not cause further damage to your vision. In addition, if you have one eye with poor vision and the other is fine, do not worry about using the "good" eye too much − use either or both eyes as much as you want.

No. In fact, using amplification for your hearing problem as soon as you notice it will keep your listening skills sharper than if you waited until your hearing was much worse. Also, all hearing aids have maximum output values to insure that they cannot get so loud that they will cause you damage.

It is not a good idea to use a prescription that is not intended for your eyes. The wrong prescription could give you headaches, make you dizzy and cause eye-strain, so our advice to you is to check all the details with regard to your prescription before sending us your order.

Initially, it may seem as if your hearing has deteriorated upon removal of the instrument(s) for the night. Actually, the aid has only helped heighten your awareness of the sounds that you have been missing. Hopefully, you will come to rely on your amplification and it will, in turn, improve your quality of life.

We recommend that your child should be seen for a well baby exam at the age of 1 or sooner if the parents or pediatrician notices any abnormalities. If at that point everything looks healthy and normal, age 3 would be the next visit and then age 5. Most young children cannot articulate vision or focusing difficulties and the purpose of the early childhood exam is to objectively identify and treat any deficiencies.

Magic eyes vision training seek to actually cure children's vision problems. Glasses only correct your eyesight, you are still nearsighted. By scientific basis we understand efficacy confirmed or proven through scientific experiments or studies. Statistical analysis of cases is another way of determining whether something is valid and worthwhile. There is sufficient evidence for the American Optometrist Associations to publish a special report in support of the efficacy of vision training.

Radiation exposure can be accidental, or it can be part of medical treatment. Exposure could occur during a nuclear accident (as has previously occurred with the Russian Chornobyl nuclear power plant accident). Radiation treatment was given for medical conditions such as enlargement of the tonsils in the 1940-1960s; however, this is no longer done. Radiation treatment is an essential part of the treatment of some cancers that affect children.

Teeth should be cleaned thoroughly every day. For most children, twice a day, morning and at night before bedtime works well. Some children may need more frequent cleaning, for example after every dose of sweet medication. If brushing is more frequent, limit toothpaste use to just twice a day, morning and night.

The “preparing for surgery” program offered by South Shore Hospital is an excellent starting point. Other options include accompanying the child into the operating room, EMLA cream, and oral medications designed to reduce anxiety.

Yes. Because you wear ezTalker digital in front of your ear rather than behind the ear, it does not interfere with glasses.

Yes. Because you wear ezTalker mini in front of your ear rather than behind the ear, it does not interfere with glasses.

Effective January 1, 2007, unmarried dependent children may remain insured as dependents through their 23rd birthday. Children who cease to be eligible as dependents may continue coverage on their own by paying the full cost for up to 36 months under a federal law referred to as COBRA.

Dependent child - A dependent child is a blood-related child or adopted child under 22 years old. The only exceptions are physically or mentally disabled children, or full-time college/university students who are financially dependent on their parents.

Oily skin presents several dilemmas when it comes to make up. First of all, powder is necessary because it absorbs oil. Next, you need an oil blotting cream under your foundation to absorb oil. I suggest you not re-powder you skin when it shines. Use oil blotting papers to absorb the oil

Most airlines accept car seats in addition to normal carry on or checked luggage provided approved space is available. When checking your car seat on a US Domestic or International flight you can bring your car seat to the gate to be loaded there. If checking a car seat as luggage the original box/packaging should be used. A liability release form must be signed.

Unfortunately, the answer is usually no. Difficulty reading after the age of 40 is typically due to a hardening of the lens inside of the eye. LASIK is designed to correct nearsightedness and astigmatism by changing the shape of the outer surface of the eye. This change in shape does nothing to help or harm the flexibility of the lens, thus presbyopia (difficulty reading) is neither improved nor diminished.

Seizure frequency and severity can be increased by physical and emotional stress, sleep deprivation, illness accompanied by fever, certain drugs and alcohol withdrawal. Women sometimes experience an increase in seizures during menstruation.

Yes. Medicines that delay emptying of acid from the stomach or that increase acid backup into the esophagus can worsen GERD. If you have, or suspect you have, GERD and you require medication for other conditions, you should make sure you inform your doctor about all medications you are taking including prescription and over-the-counter medications.

In addition to higher levels of testosterone, other triggers of acne may be: 1) stress, 2) oil and grease from cosmetics or the work environment (such as cooking near a greasy stove), 3) picking or popping acne, and 4) around menstruation in females.