Maintaining eye contact can sometimes be difficult for autistic folks. Practice and therapy can help, but they’re not the only way to build relationships. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a term used ...

The United States is fast becoming a nearsighted nation: More than 40% of Americans have myopia, and the number is climbing fast, especially for children. Experts aren’t sure why, but they believe ...

Eye contact is a critical part of communication—in showing respect, engagement, trustworthiness, and confidence—and building relationships. Yet kids are getting worse at it, according to a nationally ...

Increased screen time in classrooms raises concerns about eye strain and myopia risk among school-aged children. Experts recommend the 20-20-20 rule, tracking screen time, and encouraging outdoor ...

“The more time children spend on devices, the less time they spend outdoors, and spending time outdoors could slow down the progression of nearsightedness, which is becoming more prevalent in children ...

Children with autism are believed to face difficulties in social interactions, besides also lacking the ability to be attentive while interacting with others. In fact, eye contact avoidance is a key ...

HAPPEN IN PERSON. STUDENTS ACROSS OUR STATE HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL HERE VERY SOON. OPTOMETRISTS SAY AS YOU GET THEM READY, IT’S IMPORTANT TO CHECK THEIR EYES. POOR VISION CAN AFFECT THEIR BEHAVIOR OR ...