Parents who are nearsighted often wonder what can be done to prevent their children from developing the same or similar conditions. While scientists haven’t yet found a way to guarantee that your child won’t develop myopia (often referred to as nearsightedness), there are things you can do to delay its onset and even prevent its […]
A smoking habit damages every organ and system in the body, including the eyes.
Human eye color comes from melanin, the same compound that determines skin and hair color.
Dozens of parents bring their children into our practices every day for eye exams and other services, and many ask us questions about myopia. While instances and awareness of myopia are on the rise, to help spread myopia awareness we’ve written out the basics on childhood myopia, why it matters, and what you as a […]
Since as early as 60 A.D., people have been using vision-correcting tools to help them see.
Studies have shown that sleep deprivation hits the body and mind a lot like alcohol.
Myopia (most often referred to as nearsightedness) affects about one in every three children in the United States and has become increasingly prevalent over the last 30 years. Myopia is an eye disease that occurs when the eye grows too long—like the shape of a football. This causes distant objects to appear blurry and increases […]
Back in the old days, makeup was full of ingredients like lead, arsenic, and mercury.
Among the many changes our bodies undergo as we get older are the changes to our eyesight.
The Global Myopia Awareness Coalition (GMAC) recently launched its “Little Kid License” campaign to continue to raise awareness of childhood myopia and the new treatment options available. GMAC, of which Treehouse Eyes is a member, invited junior racers to the go-kart track for an unexpected eye exam before heading out for some fun! A recent […]