Children's Eyes
Strabismus in children: when the eyes don't line up
An eye that sometimes drifts in or out: what parents should know about strabismus, how it differs from pseudostrabismus, its link to lazy eye, photo clues and when to go.
Hitomi Saijiki
eye health through the seasons
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For the days you want to understand your eyes a little better.
From how eye conditions work to everyday care,
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- · 26.11.13Added “Strabismus in children: when the eyes don't line up” to Children's Eyes.
- · 26.11.12Added “How long does eye dilation last? What to expect after the drops” to Health & Living.
- · 26.11.09Added “How to keep glasses from sliding down your nose” to Vision, Glasses & Contacts.
- · 26.11.08Added “A day among the autumn leaves: glare, dry wind and steps at dusk” to Kyoto & the Seasons.
- · 26.11.06Added “Choosing the best light for reading as your eyes get older” to Eyes in Later Life.
- · 26.11.04Added “Normal eye pressure range: what an IOP reading can and can't tell you” to Eye Conditions.
- · 26.11.02Added “Monitor height for eye strain: where your screen should sit” to Everyday Eye Care.
- · 26.11.01Added “Safety glasses over glasses: how to choose a pair that fits” to Vision, Glasses & Contacts.
Recent columns
Health & Living
How long does eye dilation last? What to expect after the drops
Dilating drops usually wear off in about 4 to 6 hours, sometimes longer. Why eye doctors use them, how they feel, getting home safely, and the rare signs that are urgent.
Vision, Glasses & Contacts
How to keep glasses from sliding down your nose
Why glasses slide down your nose and how to stop it: what an optician can adjust in minutes, what you can safely do at home, and when the frame is the wrong fit.
Kyoto & the Seasons
A day among the autumn leaves: glare, dry wind and steps at dusk
A day out among the autumn leaves means low sun, dry wind and early dusk. Hats and sunglasses in autumn, caring for contacts, avoiding crowd injuries and safe steps.
Eyes in Later Life
Choosing the best light for reading as your eyes get older
Good reading light is steady, adjustable and aimed at the page, not your eyes. How to choose a lamp, book light or magnifier as eyes age, and when light is not enough.
Eye Conditions
Normal eye pressure range: what an IOP reading can and can't tell you
Eye pressure is usually called normal between about 10 and 21 mmHg. Why one reading can't confirm or rule out glaucoma, how it is measured, and what else is checked.
Seeing an eye doctor
How to find an eye doctor, what happens at a first exam, how to read clinic hours and what to do when trouble starts over a holiday. For symptoms that can't wait, see eye emergencies.
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- Eye ConditionsCataract, glaucoma, retinal problems, conjunctivitis and more: how common eye conditions work, how they are checked and when to see a doctor.
- Vision, Glasses & ContactsNearsightedness, presbyopia, choosing and caring for glasses and contact lenses, and avoiding lens trouble.
- Children's EyesVision checks for young children, lazy eye and squint, myopia, screens and school life, from a parent's point of view.
- Everyday Eye CareBlinking, breaks, light, sun protection and the small daily habits that keep eyes comfortable.
- Eyes in Later LifeHow eyes change with age, cataract and macular disease, appointments, and how family can help.
- Health & LivingDiabetes, blood pressure, allergies, sleep and diet: how general health connects with the eyes, and everyday living.
- Kyoto & the SeasonsSeasons, festivals and city life in Kyoto, and what each time of year means for our eyes.