The back-to-school season is upon us. And that means it’s time to prioritize your children’s eye health. From fall sports to time spent in the classroom, UAB Callahan Eye is committed to ensuring young eyes are healthy and ready for the school year ahead.
Children participating in sports and outdoor activities should protect their eyes to prevent injury. Wearing polarized sunglasses, sport goggles or wide-brimmed hats are good ways to shield eyes from the sun’s harmful rays. Taking protective measures during learning hours is also important. When looking at digital screens, children should take frequent breaks to rest and prevent dry or tired eyes. While reducing screen time can be challenging, it is important to protect children’s eyes.
There’s also no better time to schedule an eye checkup than at the beginning of the school year. UAB Callahan Eye’s six pediatric-focused clinicians are committed to providing the best care for your children’s eyes. With multiple locations across central Alabama, it’s easy to get a check-up and then get back to life.
At UAB Callahan Eye, world-class pediatric optometrists and ophthalmologists are ready to treat your entire family. And if fall emergencies arise, there’s the Level I Ocular Trauma Center, the only one of its kind in the nation, with 24/7 eye emergency services. It’s no wonder Alabama parents have trusted their families with Callahan for the past 60 years.
Making an appointment today is so simple. Find a location near you and start protecting your child’s vision at uabcallahaneye.org.
