As children make the transition back to school, factors such as new surroundings, activities and increased digital screentime bring eye-related conditions to the forefront.
Healio/OSN spoke with OSN Pediatrics/Strabismus Board Member Courtney L. Kraus, MD, an assistant professor of ophthalmology at Wilmer Eye Institute, about how parents and teachers can help children properly take care of their eyes.
Healio/OSN: What are the most common eye-related conditions associated with the back-to-school season?
Kraus: The need for glasses, which includes current glasses wearers needing to go to their doctor’s