Focusing on Nearsightedness: Dr. Hwang Explains Myopia

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Join our hosts, Melissa and Selah, as they welcome back optometrist, Dr. Precious Hwang, to chat about how genetics and screen time affect our eyes, the magic of the 20-20-20 rule, and cool treatments like sleep-in contacts and FDA-approved drops, plus tips for keeping your kiddo’s vision sharp (spoiler: it involves more than just carrots). Calling all parents! Did you know kids should see an optometrist before they know their ABCs and 123s? Vision expert, Dr. Hwang, says it's key to catching and slowing nearsightedness, astigmatism, and more. You won’t want to miss this eye-opening episode!

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