August is CHILDREN’S EYE HEALTH and SAFETY MONTH!

Unfortunately, studies show that only 31% of children, ages 6-16 have an annual eye exam, and 70% of children under the age of 6 have never had an eye exam!

As a result, 1 in 4 children will go back to school this year with an undiagnosed vision problem that could interfere with learning.

Dr. Tim Wright, is a therapeutic optometrist, who has been voted #1 in Frisco and Plano in 2018 and for many years before!  And we are so lucky to have his helpful hints for you and your children to keep your eyes healthy. If you would like to make an appointment, please call 972-424-6010 or email his office at planoeyeassociates@gmail.com.

Tip #1: Wear sunglasses, even on CLOUDY DAYS. This protects your eyes from HARMFUL RAYS.

Tip #2: Rest your eyes and take FREQUENT BREAKS from COMPUTER SCREENS and VIDEO GAMES.

Tip #3: EAT HEALTHY and you can reduce YOUR RISKS of certain eye diseases with a diet rich in OMEGA-3  fatty acids and leafy greens.

Tip #4: DRINK plenty of WATER. This helps your body to PRODUCE TEARS which keeps your EYES HYDRATED.

Tip #5: Schedule regular EYE EXAMS. This will help you to catch problems early.

Looking for an EYE DOCTOR for you and your children? Call Dr. Tim and doctor who provides eye care for kids of all ages with an optometrist you can trust.