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What Can I Expect at a Pediatric Eye Exam?
If this is your child’s first eye exam, it’s completely normal for both of you to feel a little unsure about what to expect. The good news: a pediatric eye exam shouldn’t be scary or stressful. At Washington Eye Doctors, we’ve designed our pediatric visits to be:...
How Is Myopia Diagnosed and Treated in Children?
If your child has recently been diagnosed with nearsightedness (myopia), you’re definitely not alone. Myopia is now one of the most common vision conditions in kids—and it’s showing up earlier and progressing faster than ever. The key things parents need to know:...
When Should My Child Have Their First Eye Exam
Could Too Much Screen Time Affect My Child’s Eyes? Digital devices are part of everyday life, but for kids, too much screen time can start to take a toll on their vision. From smartphones to tablets to laptops, children are spending more time than ever doing close-up...
Can Screen Time Harm My Child’s Eyes?
Could Too Much Screen Time Affect My Child’s Eyes? Digital devices are part of everyday life, but for kids, too much screen time can start to take a toll on their vision. From smartphones to tablets to laptops, children are spending more time than ever doing close-up...
Neurolens® for Headaches, Migraines, and Eye Strain
If you’ve been chasing down the cause of migraines, neck pain, or those end-of-day headaches after long hours on a screen, your eyes might be more involved than you think. Not your vision, but your eye alignment. At Washington Eye Doctors, we offer Neurolens®: a...
What Causes Headaches and Eye Strain in Kids?
Why Does My Child Get Frequent Headaches or Eye Strain? Not every headache is just a growing pain. Some are signals from the eyes asking for help. It’s tough watching your child come home from school rubbing their eyes or wincing in discomfort. If headaches or eye...
How To Spot Vision Problems Early: Child Eyecare Explained
How To Spot Vision Problems Early: Child Eyecare Explained How Can I Tell If My Child Can’t See Well? As parents, we watch our kids grow, learn, and discover the world—but it can be tough to know when something isn’t quite right. When it comes to vision, many children...
Why Dry Eye and Allergies Often Get Mixed Up
Red, itchy, watery eyes—classic allergy symptoms, right? Not always. Many patients come to Washington Eye Doctors in Washington, DC, Chase, MD, & Arlington VA convinced they have seasonal allergies, only to discover they’re suffering from dry eye disease, or even...
Why Does It Feel Like There’s Something in My Eye — When There’s Nothing There?
That scratchy feeling—like there's an eyelash or grain of sand stuck in your eye—is more than just annoying. For many people, this sensation is a key sign of dry eye disease, even when there's nothing actually there. What's Causing That Sensation? When your eyes...
The Two Types of Dry Eye — and Why You Might Have Both
Aqueous-Deficient Dry Eye This type occurs when your lacrimal glands don’t produce enough of the watery layer of your tears. Without enough moisture, the eye’s surface becomes dry, irritated, inflamed and prone to damage. Evaporative Dry Eye Even if your tear...
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