Children’s Eye Health

Common Eye Problems in Preschoolers: Part 2

Common Eye Problems in Preschoolers: Part 2

Welcome to part two of our mini-series on common eye problems in preschoolers.  In part one, we outlined three of the most common eye conditions your preschooler may be subject to developing: amblyopia (lazy eye), hyperopia (farsightedness) and myopia (nearsightedness). Eye problems in preschoolers are even more stressful than eye problems in adults. Today, we’re […]

Is Your Kid’s Diet Good Enough?

Is Your Kid’s Diet Good Enough?

Whether you’re an experienced parent or doing it for the first time, there’s one thing everyone can agree on. Kids can be picky eaters, which in turn can be a real pain in the butt for those feeding them. We all know that kids can’t be put in charge of their own eating habits. Your […]

Give Your Kids a Better Life with Better Vision

Give Your Kids a Better Life with Better Vision

The one thing every parent wants for their child is a happy life. If you could, you would shield your child from bullies, sickness, scrapes and booboos. Unfortunately, there are some things parents just can’t control, like your child’s first crush breaking their heart. It’s a part of life that happens to everyone, but that […]

Key Differences Between Vision Screening and Eye Exams

Key Differences Between Vision Screening and Eye Exams

We’re willing to bet that the moment you saw the term “vision screening” in the title, you probably thought of a Snellen Chart (one of those boards with increasingly tiny letters). And when you saw the term “eye exam” you well, probably thought of a Snellen Chart again. Should you even worry about the difference […]

What Your Child’s Eye Exam Should Evaluate

What Your Child’s Eye Exam Should Evaluate

It’s no secret that good vision is essential to maintaining good quality of life, especially as a kid. You want the best for your child, and that includes ensuring their eyes are in the best condition possible so that they can be successful in life. Children’s eye health can change pretty quickly, which is why […]

Parents Need to Remind Kids to Take a Digital Break

Parents Need to Remind Kids to Take a Digital Break

One of the biggest changes in education that occurred due to the pandemic was the shift to more digital learning than ever. Teachers had to rely on programs like Google Classroom or Schoology to access their students during lockdowns, and now that we have mostly returned to in-person education, many teachers have stuck with assigning […]

Why Is Vision Therapy a Controversial Topic?

Why Is Vision Therapy a Controversial Topic?

Vision therapy may sound like an easy ‘yes!’ After all, who wouldn’t want to try a non-invasive, no-prescription-needed technique to help strengthen and heal your vision. Unfortunately, for some people, it’s not that simple. Vision therapy is much more controversial than you may have thought. Vision therapy is a way to treat eye ailments and […]

Vision Protection Tips for Young Eyes

Vision Protection Tips for Young Eyes Image

Let’s face it – as we age, our vision often deteriorates. Because of this, we often find ourselves wishing we had the sharp, clear vision of our childhood. After all, most of the vision issues we talk about here at Rebuild Your Vision develop as we age, which is why so many of our vision […]

How Close Work Can Cause Nearsightedness

How Close Work Can Cause Nearsightedness

Nearsightedness, which is also referred to as myopia, occurs when closely viewed objects are seen clearly while objects viewed farther away are blurry. Millions of people suffer from nearsightedness. Fortunately, it is a condition that can be treated without resorting to corrective lenses or surgery, such as LASIK. Close work, whether it be sitting too […]

Tetris Video Game May Help Treat Lazy Eye

Tetris Video Game May Help Treat Lazy Eye

Since its debut in the early 1980s, Tetris has formed an almost cult-like following. You’d be hard-pressed to find a person who hasn’t tried their hand at spinning those tiles until they fill a row.  Who knew that a computerized game in which the player spliced together falling bricks would take off like it did? […]

About the Author

Avatar for Tyler Sorensen

Tyler Sorensen is the President and CEO of Rebuild Your Vision. Formerly, Tyler studied Aeronautics (just like his brother) with the dream of becoming an airline pilot, however, after 9/11 his career path changed. After graduating top of his class with a Bachelor of Science in Informational Technologies and Administrative Management, he joined Rebuild Your Vision in 2002. With the guidance of many eye care professionals, including Behavioral Optometrists, Optometrists (O.D.), and Ophthalmologists (Eye M.D.), Tyler has spent nearly two decades studying the inner workings of the eye and conducting research.

Categories

Popular Posts