AMERICAN ACADEMY Eye Foundationof America OF OPHTHALMOLOGY Protecting Sight. Empowering Lives. World without Childhood Blindness ROYARY 7Myths about Pediatric Vision: Rotary Myth #1 - Blue light from TVs, computers, and tablets poses a threat for young eyes. Truth: With all the buzz surrounding blue light "blocking" glasses, parents might be concerned about blue light safety exposure. In reality, kids receive more blue light exposure from the sun than phones or tablets. Myth #2 - Visual loss only strikes older adults. Truth: Children of any age can experience visual loss or blindness. Myth #3 Farsighted children always require glasses. Truth: Glasses are recommended if one eye is significantly more farsighted than the other, or if their vision blurs too much and causes strabismus Myth #4 Only young children can get pink eye. Truth: Both teens and adults can still get the annoying affliction, regardless of age. Myth #5 Antibiotics are the only thing that can cure pink eye. Truth: Most cases of conjunctivitis in children are viral and viral cases will clear up on their own. Myth #6 Vision exams and vision screenings are the same. Truth: Vision screenings are done in school or at the pediatrician's office, but if problems are identified, the child will be referred to an ophthalmologist for a complete (and more thorough) eye exam Myth #7 Sunlight is harmful to eyes. Truth: While we all know not to stare at the sun, studies suggest exposure to sunlight supports healthy development for eye growth. However, arm children with proper UV-blocking sunlight attire before letting them play outside August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month AMERICAN ACADEMY Eye Foundationof America OF OPHTHALMOLOGY Protecting Sight. Empowering Lives. World without Childhood Blindness ROYARY 7Myths about Pediatric Vision: Rotary Myth #1 - Blue light from TVs, computers, and tablets poses a threat for young eyes. Truth: With all the buzz surrounding blue light "blocking" glasses, parents might be concerned about blue light safety exposure. In reality, kids receive more blue light exposure from the sun than phones or tablets. Myth #2 - Visual loss only strikes older adults. Truth: Children of any age can experience visual loss or blindness. Myth #3 Farsighted children always require glasses. Truth: Glasses are recommended if one eye is significantly more farsighted than the other, or if their vision blurs too much and causes strabismus Myth #4 Only young children can get pink eye. Truth: Both teens and adults can still get the annoying affliction, regardless of age. Myth #5 Antibiotics are the only thing that can cure pink eye. Truth: Most cases of conjunctivitis in children are viral and viral cases will clear up on their own. Myth #6 Vision exams and vision screenings are the same. Truth: Vision screenings are done in school or at the pediatrician's office, but if problems are identified, the child will be referred to an ophthalmologist for a complete (and more thorough) eye exam Myth #7 Sunlight is harmful to eyes. Truth: While we all know not to stare at the sun, studies suggest exposure to sunlight supports healthy development for eye growth. However, arm children with proper UV-blocking sunlight attire before letting them play outside August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month