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How often should I have my eyes examined?
You should have your eyes examined yearly until your early 20’s, then every 2 years may be sufficient.  You must have your eyes examined yearly if you are a contact lens wearer.
 
Am I too young to have laser surgery?
If you are nearsighted, your eyes typically continue to change until around age 25.  Having laser surgery before your eyes stop changing will require you to have it again to have clear vision after your eyes change.
 
Do I need special eyewear if I play sports?
Protective eyewear is recommended for those who play sports with a high velocity ball, such as racquetball.  In all sports, check with your eye doctor to see if contact lenses are an option.
Ask your parents and check with your eye doctor to see if contact lenses are an option for you.  By not wearing your glasses, you may not be seeing as well at school as you should, and you may even get headaches.
 
Will watching TV hurt my eyes?
TV typically will not affect the eyes.  Research indicates that doing extensive near work can cause the eyes to become nearsighted, so do have your child back up from the TV at least a few feet.
 
Will eating carrots give me better eyesight?
Carrots contain antioxidants, one of which is Vitamin A, which can prevent damage from occurring to the eyes.  Eating carrots will not make your vision better if you need glasses.
 
Will laser surgery fix my lazy eye?
Poor vision in one eye which cannot be improved with glasses also will not be improved with a laser.  If an eye turns in or out (lazy), it can be surgically corrected, but with an operation, not with a laser.
 
I hate wearing glasses.  What happens if I don't?
Ask your parents and check with your eye doctor to see if contact lenses are an option for you.  By not wearing your glasses, you may not be seeing as well at school as you should, and you may even get headaches.
 
 
 
 

South Grove Eye Care … 2020 S. State Road 135, Suite 200 … Greenwood, IN  46143 … 317.535.3935